Design and physical studies of fast reactor for bimodal space thermionic system with single-cell TFEs

Journal Article · Fri Jan 10 04:00:00 EST 1997 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.51943· OSTI ID:21165704

Kirillov, E Ya; Klimov, A V; Ogloblin, B G; Radchenko, I S; Shumov, D P ^[1]

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1. Central Design Bureau of Machine Building Krasnogvardeyskaya Square 3 St. Petersburg, 195272 (Russian Federation)

The paper presents the design studies and results of neutron-physical calculations of a fast nuclear reactor of a bimodal space thermionic system with single-cell thermionic fuel elements (TFE) designed for operation in two modes. These modes are (a) the propulsion mode making possible the system movement in outer space by the use of a reactive thrust generated by hydrogen heated in the reactor and (b) the electric power mode providing power supply to space vehicle-mounted systems with energy consumption level of 40kW(e) for a long time. The paper also discusses the problems of nuclear reactor safeguarding in an emergency.

• OSTI ID: 21165704
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 387; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
DESIGN
ELECTRIC POWER
FAST REACTORS
HYDROGEN
NEUTRONS
PROPULSION SYSTEMS
REACTOR OPERATION
REACTOR SAFETY
SPACE
SPACE VEHICLES
THERMIONIC FUEL ELEMENTS