Nuclear alkali metal Rankine power systems for space applications

Conference · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986

OSTI ID:5042809

Moyers, J C; Holcomb, R S

Nucler power systems utilizing alkali metal Rankine power conversion cycles offer the potential for high efficiency, lightweight space power plants. Conceptual design studies are being carried out for both direct and indirect cycle systems for steady state space power applications. A computational model has been developed for calculating the performance, size, and weight of these systems over a wide range of design parameters. The model is described briefly and results from parametric design studies, with descriptions of typical point designs, are presented in this paper.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5042809
• Report Number(s): CONF-860810-30; ON: DE87000022
• Resource Relation: Conference: Intersociety energy conversion engineering conference, San Diego, CA, USA, 25 Aug 1986; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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