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This paper describes performance test results for the next generation Ball Single-Stage Advanced Flight Prototype split Stirling cycle cryocooler.
The cooler features smooth operation over a frequency range of 30 – 50 Hz, vibration cancellation using force transducers at the mounting interfaces and thermal interfacing of the cooler structure allowing both vibration control and mounting to vacuum tight structures.
The cryocooler incorporates the basic Oxford heritage cryocooler design acquired by Ball from Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Two opposed compressors are connected to a momentum compensated single-stage integral displacer/regenerator coldhead.
Data on the thermal performance and vibration control are presented.
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Horsley, W.J., Simmons, D.W., Wells, J.A. (1997). Test Results for the Ball Single-Stage Advanced Flight Prototype Cryocooler. In: Ross, R.G. (eds) Cryocoolers 9. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5869-9_8
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