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Free piston space Stirling technology programMTI recently completed an initial technology feasibility program for NASA by designing, fabricating and testing a space power demonstrator engine (SPDE). This program, which confirms the potential of free-piston Stirling engines, provided the major impetus to initiate a free-piston Stirling space engine (SSE) technology program. The accomplishments of the SPDE program are reviewed, and an overview of the SSE technology program and technical status to date is provided. It is shown that progress in both programs continues to justify its potential for either nuclear or solar space power missions.
Document ID
19900051102
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dochat, G. R.
(Mechanical Technology, Inc. Latham, NY, United States)
Dhar, M.
(Mechanical Technology, Inc. Latham, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: IECEC-89
Location: Washington, DC
Country: United States
Start Date: August 6, 1989
End Date: August 11, 1989
Accession Number
90A38157
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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