Two first generation power conversion systems which utilize multiple AMTEC cells (based on PX-3 or PX-5 series cell designs) have been studied. The experimental setup and results are discussed. The experiments demonstrated the feasibility of AMTEC cells operated in a series connected circuit, while surfacing several key issues which must be addressed for successful future power systems. The 8-cell converter demonstrated an efficiency of 11.12% and a maximum power of at a hot end temperature of 1123 K and condenser temperature of 553 K. The 4-cell converter demonstrated an efficiency of 10.5% and a maximum power of at a heater input of and a condenser temperature of 535 K.
Experimental investigation of multi-AMTEC cell ground demonstration converter systems based on PX-3 and PX-5 series AMTEC cells
Space technology and applications international forum -1999 ; 1999 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)
AIP Conference Proceedings ; 458 , 1 ; 1369-1377
1999-01-22
9 pages
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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