Random Amplitude Fatigue Life of Electroformed Nickel Micro-Channel Heat Exchanger Coupons

The use of micro-channel heat exchangers (MCHEX) with coolant flow passage diameters less than 1 mm has been proposed for heat flux, weight, or volume limited environments. This paper presents room temperature, random amplitude, ε − N (strain versus number of cycles to failure) curves for MCHEX coup...

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Main Authors: Larry Byrd, Michael P. Camden, Gene E. Maddux, Larry W. Simmons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1998-01-01
Series:Shock and Vibration
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1998/484108
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description The use of micro-channel heat exchangers (MCHEX) with coolant flow passage diameters less than 1 mm has been proposed for heat flux, weight, or volume limited environments. This paper presents room temperature, random amplitude, ε − N (strain versus number of cycles to failure) curves for MCHEX coupons formed by electroplating nickel on a suitable form. These coupons are unique in two aspects; the microstructure formed by electroplating and the presence of holes as an integral part of the structure. The hole diameters range from approximately 10% to 50% to the specimen thickness. The fatigue life of electroformed nickel can be estimated from constant amplitude data using the formulation presented. The heat exchangers with channels parallel to the coupon direction have a lower fatigue life than the solid material.
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spelling doaj-art-a36be478ac3942c9b35a68299cb47bcb2025-08-20T03:38:18ZengWileyShock and Vibration1070-96221875-92031998-01-015210311010.1155/1998/484108Random Amplitude Fatigue Life of Electroformed Nickel Micro-Channel Heat Exchanger CouponsLarry Byrd0Michael P. Camden1Gene E. Maddux2Larry W. Simmons3Structures Division, Air Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, 2790 D Street, Building 65, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542, USAStructures Division, Air Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, 2790 D Street, Building 65, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542, USAStructures Division, Air Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, 2790 D Street, Building 65, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542, USAStructures Division, Air Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, 2790 D Street, Building 65, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7542, USAThe use of micro-channel heat exchangers (MCHEX) with coolant flow passage diameters less than 1 mm has been proposed for heat flux, weight, or volume limited environments. This paper presents room temperature, random amplitude, ε − N (strain versus number of cycles to failure) curves for MCHEX coupons formed by electroplating nickel on a suitable form. These coupons are unique in two aspects; the microstructure formed by electroplating and the presence of holes as an integral part of the structure. The hole diameters range from approximately 10% to 50% to the specimen thickness. The fatigue life of electroformed nickel can be estimated from constant amplitude data using the formulation presented. The heat exchangers with channels parallel to the coupon direction have a lower fatigue life than the solid material.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1998/484108
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title Random Amplitude Fatigue Life of Electroformed Nickel Micro-Channel Heat Exchanger Coupons
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title_short Random Amplitude Fatigue Life of Electroformed Nickel Micro-Channel Heat Exchanger Coupons
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