A comprehensive review of the design philosophy and experience of the Apollo electrical power generation system is presented. The review of the system covers a period of 8 years, from conception through the Apollo 12 lunar-landing mission. The program progressed from the definition phase to hardware design, system development and qualification, and, ultimately, to the flight phase. Several problems were encountered; however, a technology evolved that enabled resolution of the problems and resulted in a fully manrated power generation system. These problems are defined and examined, and the corrective action taken is discussed. Several recommendations are made to preclude similar occurrences and to provide a more reliable fuel-cell power system. (Author)


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    Title :

    APOLLO Experience Report Power Generation System


    Contributors:
    D. Bell (author) / F. M. Plauche (author)

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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