Dynamic power systems for power generation

Technical Report · Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5843821

English, R E

The characteristics of dynamic power systems have considerable potential value, especially for the space station. The base of technology that makes these dynamic power systems practical is reviewed. The following types of power-generating systems are examined herein: organic Rankine cycle, potassium Rankine cycle, Brayton cycle, and Stirling cycle.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Lewis Research Center
• OSTI ID: 5843821
• Report Number(s): N-85-13892
• Resource Relation: Other Information: In NASA, Lewis Research Center, space power, 137-149 p. (N--85-13880 05-20)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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