Bimodal space nuclear power system with fast reactor and Topaz II-type single-cell TFE

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

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.50045· OSTI ID:390513

Ponomarev-Stepnoi, N N; Usov, V A ^[1]; Ogloblin, B G; Shalaev, A I; Klimov, A V; Kirillov, E Y; Shumov, D P; Radchenko, I S ^[2]; Nicolaev, Y V ^[3]

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1. Russian Research Center, ``Kurchatov Institute``, Moscow, (Russia) 123182
2. Central Design Bureau of Machine Building, Krasnogvardeyskaya Square 3, St. Petersburg, (Russia) 195272
3. Lutch Institute, Podolsk, (Russia) 142100

The paper deals with characteristics and conceptual studies of a bimodal space thermionic system with a fast reactor and single-cell TFEs which is designed to operate in two modes: rated power mode providing power supply to space vehicle-mounted systems with energy consumption level of 10{endash}80 kW(e) and forced thermal propulsion mode with thrust of 2200 N. {copyright} {ital 1996 American Institute of Physics.}

• OSTI ID: 390513
• Report Number(s): CONF-960109-; ISSN 0094-243X; TRN: 96:026231
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 361, Issue 1; Conference: STAIF 96: space technology and applications international forum, Albuquerque, NM (United States), 7-11 Jan 1996; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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SPACE VEHICLES
NEUTRONS
FUEL ELEMENTS
THERMIONIC FUEL ELEMENTS
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems