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Comparison and evaluation of nuclear power plant options for geosynchronous power stationsThe suitability of eleven types of nuclear fission reactors in combination with five potential energy conversion systems for use in geosynchronous power plants is evaluated. Gas turbine, potassium Rankine liquid metal MHD, and thermionic energy conversion systems are considered. The existing technology of reactors in near-term, intermediate-term, and long-term classes is discussed, together with modifications for use in large-scale power production in space. Unless the temperature is high enough for MHD, reactors which heat gases are generally more suitable for use with gas turbines. Those which heat liquid metals will be more useful for potassium Rankine or liquid metal MHD conversion systems.
Document ID
19750061955
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Williams, J. R.
(Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Ga., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Nuclear And High-Energy Physics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Energy 10; Annual Intersociety Energy Conversion and Engineering Conference
Location: Newark, DE
Start Date: August 18, 1975
End Date: August 22, 1975
Accession Number
75A46027
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-11-002-181
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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