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Preliminary Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) of the conceptual Brayton Isotope Power System (BIPS) Flight System

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7322613· OSTI ID:7322613

A failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) was made of the Brayton Isotope Power System Flight System (BIPS-FS) as presently conceived. The components analyzed include: Mini-BRU; Heat Source Assembly (HSA); Mini-Brayton Recuperator (MBR); Space Radiator; Ducts and Bellows, Insulation System; Controls; and Isotope Heat Source (IHS). (TFD)

Research Organization:
AiResearch Mfg. Co. of Arizona, Phoenix (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-03-1123
OSTI ID:
7322613
Report Number(s):
TID-27251
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English