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Author | : David Buden |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780974144344 |
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The advantages of space nuclear fission power systems can be summarized as: compact size; low to moderate mass; long operating lifetimes; the ability to operate in extremely hostile environments; operation independent of the distance from the Sun or of the orientation to the Sun; and high system reliability and autonomy. In fact, as power requirements approach the tens of kilowatts and megawatts, fission nuclear energy appears to be the only realistic power option. The building blocks for space nuclear fission electric power systems include the reactor as the heat source, power generation equipment to convert the thermal energy to electrical power, waste heat rejection radiators and shielding to protect the spacecraft payload. The power generation equipment can take the form of either static electrical conversion elements that have no moving parts (e.g., thermoelectric or thermionic) or dynamic conversion components (e.g., the Rankine, Brayton or Stirling cycle). The U.S. has only demonstrated in space, or even in full systems in a simulated ground environment, uranium-zirconium-hydride reactor power plants. These power plants were designed for a limited lifetime of one year and the mass of scaled up power plants would probably be unacceptable to meet future mission needs. Extensive development was performed on the liquid-metal cooled SP-100 power systems and components were well on their way to being tested in a relevant environment. A generic flight system design was completed for a seven year operating lifetime power plant, but not built or tested. The former USSR made extensive use of space reactors as a power source for radar ocean reconnaissance satellites. They launched some 31 missions using reactors with thermoelectric power conversion systems and two with thermionic converters. Current activities are centered on Fission Surface Power for lunar applications. Activities are concentrating on demonstrating component readiness. This book will discuss the components that make up a nuclear fission power system, the principal requirements and safety issues, various development programs, status of developments, and development issues.
Author | : Claudio Bruno |
Publisher | : Progress in Astronautics and A |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9781563479519 |
Download Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Systems Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Nuclear propulsion : an introduction / Claudio Bruno -- Nuclear-thermal-rocket propulsion systems / Timothy J. Lawrence -- Application of ion thrusters to high-thrust, high-specific-impulse nuclear electric missions / D.G. Fearn -- High-power and high-thrust-density electric propulsion for in-space transportation / Monika Auweter-Kurtz and Helmut Kurtz -- Review of reactor configurations for space nuclear electric propulsion and surface power considerations / Roger X. Lenard -- Nuclear safety : legal aspects and policy recommendations / Roger X. Lenard -- Radioactivity, doses, and risks in nuclear propulsion / Alessio Del Rossi and Claudio Bruno -- The Chernobyl accident : a detailed account / Alessio del Rossi and Claudio Bruno.
Author | : Committee on Advanced Space Based High Power Technologies |
Publisher | : National Academies |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1989-01-15 |
Genre | : Science |
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Download Advanced Power Sources for Space Missions Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"Star Wars"â€"as the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) is dubbedâ€"will require reliable sources of immense amounts of energy to power such advanced weapons as lasers and particle beams. Are such power sources available? This study says no, not yetâ€"and points the way toward the kind of energy research and development that is needed to power SDI. Advanced Power Sources for Space Missions presents a comprehensive and objective view of SDI's unprecedented power requirements and the opportunities we have to meet them in a cost-effective manner.
Author | : United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 1966 |
Genre | : Space vehicles |
ISBN | : |
Download Space Nuclear Power Generators Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Considers Space Nuclear Auxiliary Power program and plans for utilization of isotopic, reactor, or solar powered space electric power systems. Includes "Preliminary SNAPSHOT-1 Performance Summary," AEC report, p. 135-230.
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Government publications |
ISBN | : |
Download The Space Nuclear Reactor Program Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Nuclear power plants |
ISBN | : |
Download Space Nuclear Power Generation, Conversion, and Storage for the Nineties and Beyond Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 596 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Nuclear energy |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Space vehicles |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Mohamed S. El-Genk |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780883188385 |
Download Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This text on space nuclear power systems is aimed at nuclear physicists and engineers involved with space projects and mission planning. It should also be of use to laboratory scientists, government university and industrial libraries and those involved in space science and policymaking.
Author | : United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1961 |
Genre | : Nuclear propulsion |
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Download Nuclear Energy for Space Propulsion and Auxiliary Power Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Focuses on cooperative AEC-NASA-DOD RPD programs to apply nuclear power to rocket propulsion and spacecraft power systems.