Author : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1723204501
Megawatt Class Nuclear Space Power Systems (McNsps) Conceptual Design and Evaluation Report. Volume 3, Technologies 2 by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Pdf
The major power conversion concepts considered for the Megawatt Class Nuclear Space Power System (MCNSPS) are discussed. These concepts include: (1) Rankine alkali-metal-vapor turbine alternators; (2) in-core thermionic conversion; (3) Brayton gas turbine alternators; and (4) free piston Stirling engine linear alternators. Considerations important to the coupling of these four conversion alternatives to an appropriate nuclear reactor heat source are examined along with the comparative performance characteristics of the combined systems meeting MCNSPS requirements. Wetch, J. R. Unspecified Center BRAYTON CYCLE; ENERGY CONVERSION; RANKINE CYCLE; REACTOR DESIGN; SPACE POWER REACTORS; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES; STIRLING ENGINES; THERMIONIC CONVERTERS; TURBOGENERATORS; EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS; HEAT PIPES; HEAT RADIATORS; PERFORMANCE PREDICTION; SYSTEMS ENGINEERING; WORKING FLUIDS...