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Isotope Brayton electric power system for the 500 to 2500 watt rangeAn extensive study was conducted at the Lewis Research Center to evaluate an isotope Brayton electric power system for use in the 500 to 2500 W power range. Overall system simplicity was emphasized in order to reduce parasitic power losses and improve system reliability. Detailed parametric cycle analysis, conceptual component designs, and evaluation of system packaging were included. A single-loop system (gas) with six major components including one rotating unit was selected. Calculated net system efficiency varies from 23 to 28 percent over the power range.
Document ID
19720017041
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Macosko, R. P.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Barna, G. J.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Block, H. B.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Ingle, B. D.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 2, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Nuclear Engineering
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-X-68072
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-68072
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersoc. Energy Conversion Eng. Conf.
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: September 25, 1972
End Date: September 29, 1972
Accession Number
72N24691
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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