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Free-piston Stirling Engine system considerations for various space power applicationsFree-Piston Stirling Engines (FPSE) have the potential to provide high reliability, long life, and efficient operation. Therefore, they are excellent candidates for the dynamic power conversion module of a space-based, power-generating system. FPSE can be coupled with many potential heat sources (radioisotope, solar, or nuclear reactor), various heat input systems (pumped loop, heat pipe), heat rejection (pumped loop or heat pipe), and various power management and distribution systems (ac, dc, high or low voltage, and fixed or variable load). This paper reviews potential space missions that can be met using free-piston Stirling engines and discusses options of various system integration approaches. This paper briefly outlines the program and recent progress.
Document ID
19930029829
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dochat, George R.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Dhar, Manmohan
(Mechanical Technology, Inc. Latham, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: In: Space nuclear power systems; Proceedings of the 8th Symposium, Albuquerque, NM, Jan. 6-10, 1991. Pt. 2 (A93-13751 03-20)
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
93A13826
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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