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Incorporating Vibration Test Results for the Advanced Stirling Convertor into the System Dynamic ModelThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LM), and NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) have been developing the Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) for use as a power system for space science missions. As part of the extended operation testing of this power system, the Advanced Stirling Convertors (ASC) at NASA GRC undergo a vibration test sequence intended to simulate the vibration history that an ASC would experience when used in an ASRG for a space mission. During these tests, a data system collects several performance-related parameters from the convertor under test for health monitoring and analysis. Recently, an additional sensor recorded the slip table position during vibration testing to qualification level. The System Dynamic Model (SDM) integrates Stirling cycle thermodynamics, heat flow, mechanical mass, spring, damper systems, and electrical characteristics of the linear alternator and controller. This Paper presents a comparison of the performance of the ASC when exposed to vibration to that predicted by the SDM when exposed to the same vibration.
Document ID
20100040440
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Meer, David W.
(Sest, Inc. Middleburgh Heights, OH, United States)
Lewandowski, Edward J.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
July 25, 2010
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
E-17385
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 138494.05.02.04.03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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