Nuclear and thermal analysis of the heatpipe power and bimodal systems

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1996 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.50052· OSTI ID:385467

Poston, D I; Houts, M G ^[1]

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1. Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS K551, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)

This paper discusses the nuclear and thermal analysis of two fission-powered concepts: the Heatpipe Power Systems (HPS) that provides power only, and the Heatpipe Bimodal System (HBS) that provides both power and thermal propulsion. The HPS and HBS systems can provide substantial levels of power and propulsion at low mass, with a high degree of safety and reliability. The systems have been designed to utilize existing technology and facilities, which will make the development cost relatively low. {copyright} {ital 1996 American Institute of Physics.}

• OSTI ID: 385467
• Report Number(s): CONF-960109--
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 361; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPCS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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