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Concepts for application of 500- to 2500-we brayton power systems for shuttle-launched missions
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Bloomfield, H. S. Block, H. B. |
| Copyright Year | 1972 |
| Description | A mini-Brayton power system in the power range of 500 to 2500 We utilizing the multihundred Watt isotope heat source was studied for use in shuttle-launched experiments. The system consists of a single closed gas loop containing a single-shaft, gas cooled, compressor-alternator turbine assembly; a heat source heat exchanger assembly; a startup battery package; an electrical control module; a recuperator; a gas radiator; and a multifoil superinsulation system. The basic configuration and major nuclear payloads for shuttle integration are discussed. It is concluded that mini-Brayton systems have low isotope inventories and high electrical output per thermal input, and have the capability of flying all earth orbital and interplanetary missions with little degradation in performance. |
| File Size | 1266746 |
| Page Count | 13 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19720017040 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t73v4bg3n |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1972-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Nuclear Engineering Heat Sources Nuclear Fuels Space Shuttles Thermal Insulation Cooling Systems Brayton Cycle Heat Exchangers Auxiliary Power Sources Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
