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Thermal-powered reciprocating pumpWaste heat from radioisotope thermal generators in spacecraft is transported to keep instruments warm by two-cylinder reciprocating pump powered by energy from warm heat exchange fluid. Each cylinder has thermally nonconductive piston, heat exchange coil, and heat sink surface.
Document ID
19720000722
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Sabelman, E. E.
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1972
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
NPO-11417
Report Number: NPO-11417
Accession Number
72B10723
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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