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Scoping calculations of power sources for NEPThree Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) systems are evaluated in the context of the two following criteria: (1) power levels (P)--10-50 Mw; and (2) core life (D)--2-10 yrs. The three types of reactors are as follows: (1) high temperature gas-cooled reactors of the NERVA derivative type; (2) lithium-cooled advanced fuel pin--one-phase flow; and (3) lithium-cooled Cermet--one-phase flow. The discussion is presented in vugraph form.
Document ID
19930017784
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Difilippo, Felix C.
(Oak Ridge National Lab. TN, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lewis Research Center, Nuclear Propulsion Technical Interchange Meeting, Volume 2
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
93N26973
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DE-AC05-84OR-21400
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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