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THERMAL VACUUM FIXTURE

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The goal for this project was to develop a system that provided automated testing on custom submodules that are subjected to thermal loading under vacuum. The system had to provide quick swap capabilities for testing multiple submodules a day while still withstanding rapid cycling temperatures from ambient, to subfreezing, and to above ambient. One of the main challenges for this project was combating condensation on fluid lines due to moisture in the surrounding air. This moisture would freeze upon surface contact with the fixture, and then proceed to melt as the temperature transitions during cycling. With a prolonged period of system operation, flooding could occur if condensation was not properly taken into account.

 

My scope of work for this project was the mechanical design of the system.

 

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