Infinia is developing the next generation of space‐ready Stirling Convertor Assemblies. Infinia has previously proposed a Low‐Mass Stirling Convertor Assembly (SCA) design employing a flux‐concentrating, moving‐iron linear alternator. This paper describes further development of that proposed machine, including additional improvements and advancements. One significant change is a new, lighter‐weight moving‐magnet alternator design. Infinia has shown progress in the low mass design’s development and testing: namely in the area of flexure spring rates, welding techniques on the flange, and a change to the alternator configuration. Progress has been made with the flat‐top heater head design and its capabilities, as well. The changes described in this paper will significantly reduce the mass and increase the power density of the low‐mass design.


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    Title :

    Low‐Mass Stirling Convertor Assembly Progress Update


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SPACE TECH.& APPLIC.INT.FORUM-STAIF 2006: 10th Conf Thermophys Applic Microgravity; 23rd Symp Space Nucl Pwr & Propulsion; 4th Conf Human/Robotic Tech & Nat'l Vision for Space Explor.; 4th Symp Space Coloniz.; 3rd Symp on New Frontiers & Future Concepts ; 2006 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)


    Published in:

    AIP Conference Proceedings ; 813 , 1 ; 631-639


    Publication date :

    2006-01-20


    Size :

    9 pages





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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