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Preliminary design of reactor power systems for the manned space base.The results of design integration studies of uranium-zirconium hydride (UZr-Hx) reactor power systems for the NASA space base study program are presented. The power conversion systems investigated include the Brayton cycle, the organic Rankine cycle, the SNAP-8 mercury Rankine cycle, and thermoelectric (PbTe). The proposed space base has a 10-year life and requires 100 kWe of power. Two 50-kWe power systems with a nominal replacement life of 5 years are utilized. Parametric design data such as life, weight, radiator area, reactor outlet-temperature, reactor thermal power, and power conversion system efficiency are presented and used for the design and integration of the system with the space base.
Document ID
19730041216
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Mckhann, G. G.
Coggi, J. V.
Diamond, S. D.
(McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. Huntington Beach, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Nuclear Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference; Energy 70
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Start Date: September 21, 1970
End Date: September 25, 1970
Accession Number
73A26018
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-25140
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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