A Vapour Cycle Cabin Cooling System for the Sea King MK. 50 Helicopter

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Abstract:

An experimental determination has been made of the design requirements for a cabin cooling system in the Sea King Mk. 50 helicopter. The purpose of this system is to bring the cabin environment in the helicopter to an acceptable level for effective crew performance. Cooling was provided by an experimental vapour cycle cooling system. Results of the trials have been used to formulate a heat transfer model of the cabin to enable prediction of required cooling capacity for extreme climatic conditions. A comparison, based on the trials results, is made between the performance attainable by a vapour cycle cooling system, and an air cycle system using the available engine bleed.

Author(s):
Rebbechi, Brian
Author Organization(s):
AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH LABS MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Mechanical engineering rept.
Pagination:
0059

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL/MECH-ENG-155
Monitor Series:
ARL/MEL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT, *AIRCRAFT CABINS, HEAT TRANSFER, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, FLIGHT TESTING, VAPORS, AIR FLOW, HELICOPTERS, AUSTRALIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Helicopters, Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating
Keyword(s):
VAPOR CYCLE COOLING, H 3 AIRCRAFT, FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
1980 Feb 01