Space power requirements in the 0.1–10 kw regime are imminent. Radioisotope power subsystems potentially satisfy these requirements. This paper examines the technical advancements necessary to realize the potential utility of radioisotope power subsystems.Isotope heat source and conversion devices are considered. A survey of isotope production costs and rates is presented. Isotope heat source, cladding compatibility, and operational safety requirements are reviewed. The performance of the Brayton (argon) and Rankine (mercury and Dowtherm “A”) cycles is outlined. Thermoelectric and thermionic converter performance is also reviewed.


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    Titel :

    Radioisotope Power Subsystems for Space Application


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Beteiligte:

    Kongress:

    Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting ; 1965



    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.02.1965




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Schlagwörter :


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    Rock, B. J. | NTRS | 1984


    Advanced radioisotope space power system

    Turi, J.A. / Carpenter, R.T. | Tema Archiv | 1990


    AMTEC for Space Radioisotope Power Applications

    Underwood, M. L. / Mondt, J. | NTRS | 1997


    Brayton Cycle Radioisotope Space Power System

    Schultz, R. L. / Melber, W. E. | SAE Technical Papers | 1964


    Advanced Radioisotope Thermoelectric Space Power System

    Elias, D. / Gray, I. L. | SAE Technical Papers | 1965