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Heat-Powered Pump for Liquid MetalsProposed thermoelectromagnetic pump for liquid metal powered by waste heat; needs no battery, generator, or other external energy source. Pump turns part of heat in liquid metal into pumping energy. In combination with primary pump or on its own, thermoelectric pump circulates coolant between reactor and radiator. As long as there is decay heat to be removed, unit performs function.
Document ID
19850000396
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Campana, R. J.
(GA Technologies)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16457
Accession Number
85B10396
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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