The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Lockheed Martin (LM), and NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) have been developing the Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) for use as a power system for space science missions. As part of the extended operation testing of this power system, the Advanced Stirling Converters (ASC) at NASA John H. Glenn Research Center undergo a vibration test sequence intended to simulate the vibration history of an ASC used in an ASRG for a space mission. This sequence includes testing at Workmanship and Flight Acceptance levels interspersed with periods of extended operation to simulate pre and post fueling. The final step in the test sequence utilizes additional testing at Flight Acceptance levels to simulate launch. To better replicate the acceleration profile seen by an ASC incorporated into an ASRG, the input spectra used in testing the convertors was modified based on dynamic testing of the ASRG Engineering Unit ( ASRG-EU) at Lockheed Martin. This paper presents the vibration test plan for current and future ASC units, including the modified input spectra, and the results of recent tests using these spectra. The test results include data from several accelerometers mounted on the convertors as well as the piston position and output power variables.


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    Titel :

    Advanced Stirling Convertor Dynamic Test Approach and Results


    Beteiligte:
    Meer, David W. (Autor:in) / Hill, Dennis (Autor:in) / Ursic, Joseph (Autor:in)

    Kongress:

    7th International Energy Conversion and Engineering Conference (IECEC 2009) ; 2009 ; Denver, CO, United States


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2009-08-02


    Medientyp :

    Sonstige


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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