Design and Development of High-Performance Heat Exchangers for Aerospace Applications

Abstract

When two bodies have different temperatures, heat, a type of energy, is transmitted between them. While weight and volume restrictions are either unchanged or even decreasing, thermal management requirements in the realm of aircraft applications are rising. Aerospace systems frequently have high heat flux requirements and necessitate small, light equipment that can function in environments with little or no air pressure. Efficient heat transfer is essential in these systems.Conduction, convection, and radiation are the three main ways in which heat transmission can take place. Understanding the fundamental mechanics of thermal convection and radiation in space applications remains a problem, despite the extensive experimentation and computational techniques used to govern heat transfer in aerospace systems.The heat exchanger, which is a crucial part of thermal management and is important in aeronautical systems, is one example. Heat exchangers are necessary for maintaining the ideal operating temperatures because they make the transfer of heat between fluids possible. This study examines a number of common uses for heat exchangers in aerospace systems and provides several hypothetical designs that have been used or may be useful in the field.Aerospace systems may effectively control and manage heat by using efficient heat exchanger designs, resulting in maximum performance and dependability. To advance thermal management skills in the sector, cutting-edge heat exchanger ideas that are specifically suited to the needs of aerospace applications must be created.