A small, 1400 K, reactor for Brayton space power systems.An investigation was conducted to determine minimum dimensions and minimum weight obtainable in a design for a reactor using uranium-233 nitride or plutonium-239 nitride as fuel. Such a reactor had been considered by Krasner et al. (1971). Present space power status is discussed, together with questions of reactor design and power distribution in the reactor. The characteristics of various reactor types are compared, giving attention also to a zirconium hydride reactor.
Document ID
19720053969
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lantz, E.
Mayo, W. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)