Conceptual definition of a technology development mission for advanced solar dynamic power systems. Final report

Technical Report · Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986

OSTI ID:6818838

Migra, R P

An initial conceptual definition of a technology development mission for advanced solar dynamic power systems is provided, utilizing a space station to provide a dedicated test facility. The advanced power systems considered included Brayton, Stirling, and liquid metal Rankine systems operating in the temperature range of 1040 to 1400 K. The critical technologies for advanced systems were identified by reviewing the current state of the art of solar dynamic power systems. The experimental requirements were determined by planning a system test of a 20 kWe solar dynamic power system on the space station test facility. These requirements were documented via the Mission Requirements Working Group (MRWG) and Technology Development Advocacy Group (TDAG) forms. Various concepts or considerations of advanced concepts are discussed. A preliminary evolutionary plan for this technology development mission was prepared.

• Research Organization: Sverdrup Technology, Inc., Cleveland, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6818838
• Report Number(s): N-87-14771; NASA-CR-179482; E-3132; NAS-1.26:179482
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES
BRAYTON CYCLE
LIQUID METALS
RANKINE CYCLE
STIRLING CYCLE
TEST FACILITIES
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ELEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
FLUIDS
LIQUIDS
METALS
POWER PLANTS
POWER SUPPLIES
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES
140700* - Solar Thermal Power Systems