Ceramic 3D printed Joule Thomson mini cryocooler intended for HOT IR detectors

A. Shapiro; L. Fraiman; A. Parahovnik

doi:10.1117/12.2266313

5 May 2017 Ceramic 3D printed Joule Thomson mini cryocooler intended for HOT IR detectors

A. Shapiro, L. Fraiman, A. Parahovnik

Proceedings Volume 10180, Tri-Technology Device Refrigeration (TTDR) II; 1018006 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2266313
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2017, Anaheim, CA, United States

Abstract

Joule Thomson (JT) Cryocooler is a well-known technology which is widely used in research and industry. The cooling effect is achieved by isenthalpic expansion of the cooling gas in an orifice. A JT cooler has two basic components: a counter flow heat exchanger and an orifice. Due to the fact that the cooler has no moving parts and contains relatively simple components it is a great candidate for miniaturization, and realization with the new additive manufacturing technologies. In the current work we discuss the implementation of 3D ceramic printing as a possible fabrication technology for a JT cooler intended for cooling IR detectors operated at temperature of about 150K. In this paper we present a comprehensive analysis including coolant considerations, heat transfer calculations and realization of the cooler.

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A. Shapiro, L. Fraiman, and A. Parahovnik "Ceramic 3D printed Joule Thomson mini cryocooler intended for HOT IR detectors", Proc. SPIE 10180, Tri-Technology Device Refrigeration (TTDR) II, 1018006 (5 May 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2266313

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