Advanced solar receiver conceptual design studyHigh temperature solar dynamic Brayton and Stirling receivers are investigated as candidate electrical power generating systems for future LEO missions. These receivers are smaller and more efficient than conventional receivers, and they offer less structural complexity and fewer thermal stress problems. Use of the advanced Direct Absorption Storage Receiver allows many of the problems associated with working with high-volumetric-change phase-change materials to be avoided. A specific mass reduction of about 1/3 with respect to the baseline receiver has been realized.
Document ID
19880024573
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kesseli, J. B. (Sanders Associates, Inc. Nashua, NH, United States)
Lacy, D. E. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)