滴状冷凝传热实验首次“上天”开展

Core Viewpoint - The successful launch and docking of the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft with the Tiangong space station marks a significant advancement in China's space research, particularly in the area of heat transfer technology in microgravity environments [1][2]. Group 1: Launch and Docking - The Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft was launched on July 15 at 5:34 AM, using the Long March 7 Yao-10 rocket [1]. - The spacecraft successfully docked with the rear port of the Tianhe core module of the space station [1]. Group 2: Research and Development - The "Space Droplet Condensation Heat Transfer Experimental Module," developed by a team from Dalian University of Technology, is part of the manned space station engineering science and application project [1]. - This module will conduct long-duration in-orbit experiments on durable heat interface materials, droplet condensation dynamics, and enhanced heat transfer technology in a microgravity environment [1]. - The research represents the first international study of droplet condensation in a microgravity environment, aiming to reveal the microscopic mechanisms and physical essence of phase change processes [1]. Group 3: Technical Challenges and Future Research - The team has overcome multiple technical challenges related to droplet condensation in microgravity [2]. - Future research will focus on the dynamics of droplet condensation and its influencing factors in space [2]. - The proposed method aims to enhance the efficiency of the thermal control system and improve space utilization by utilizing solid-liquid interface effects to drive efficient liquid transport [2].