Small low mass advanced PBR`s for bi-modal operation

Conference · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:10194757

Ludewig, H; Todosow, M; Powell, J R

A preliminary assessment is made of a low mass bimodal reactor for use as a propulsion unit and as a heat source for generating electricity. This reactor is based on the particle bed reactor (PBR) concept. It will be able to generate both thrust and electricity simultaneously. This assessment indicates that the reactor can generate approximately 6.8 (4) N of thrust using hydrogen as a coolant, and 100 KWe using a closed Brayton cycle (CBC) power conversion system. Two cooling paths pass through the reactor allowing a simultaneous operation of both modes. The development of all the components for this reactor are within the experience base of the NTP project.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• OSTI ID: 10194757
• Report Number(s): BNL-49663; CONF-940101-23; ON: DE94003201; TRN: 93:004643
• Resource Relation: Conference: 11. symposium on space nuclear power systems,Albuquerque, NM (United States),9-13 Jan 1994; Other Information: PBD: 1 Oct 1993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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