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High-Power Liquid-Metal Heat-Transfer LoopProposed closed-loop system for transfer of thermal power operates at relatively high differential pressure between vapor and liquid phases of liquid-metal working fluid. Resembles "capillary-pumped" liquid-metal heat-transfer loop except electric field across permselective barrier of beta alumina keeps liquid and vapor separate at heat-input end. Increases output thermal power, contains no moving parts, highly reliable and well suited to long-term unattended operation.
Document ID
19910000199
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bhandari, Pradeep
(Caltech)
Fujita, Toshio
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-18034
Accession Number
91B10199
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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