A Particle Bed Reactor Based NTP in the 112,500 N Thrust Class
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). Reactor Systems Division, Dept. of Nuclear Energy
This paper discusses the application of a Particle Bed Reactor (PBR) to a 112,500 N thrust Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) Engine. The method of analysis is described, followed by a presentation of the results. It is concluded that the PBR would result in a very competitive NTP engine. In addition, due to the high-power densities possible with a PBR, high thrust/weight ratios are possible. This conclusion can be used to satisfy a variety of mission goals.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). Reactor Systems Division, Dept. of Nuclear Energy
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76CH00016
- OSTI ID:
- 6540181
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-930103-; CODEN: APCPCS
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 271, Issue 3; Conference: 10. Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, Albuquerque, NM (United States), 10-14 Jan 1993; ISSN 0094-243X
- Publisher:
- American Institute of Physics (AIP)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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