Design and Modeling of the Navy Integrated Power and Energy Corridor Cooling System

This paper presents a ?rst-pass design of a Navy Integrated Power and Energy Corridor (NiPEC) liquid cooling system. Numerical analysis and computer-based modeling were used to develop an indirect liquid-cooling system suited for use aboard U.S. Navy surface vessels. A review of thermal and fluid dynamic theory, comparisons to existing technologies, and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) simulations provided the test bed for design tradespace exploration. Guided by Department of Defense and industry requirements, a new cooling paradigm was developed which facilitates inter -system operations and provides a robust platform through comprehensive component design. Consideration was given to the cooling system layout and architecture to promote human-system interaction and efficient arrangement within the NiPEC footprint. Documented is the initial investigation, equipment analysis, concept selection, and proof-of-concept testing that set the foundation for future prototyping and NiPEC cooling system development.