NASA NTRS · 19910000199
High-Power Liquid-Metal Heat-Transfer Loop
Abstract
Proposed closed-loop system for transfer of thermal power operates at relatively high differential pressure between vapor and liquid phases of liquid-metal working fluid. Resembles "capillary-pumped" liquid-metal heat-transfer loop except electric field across permselective barrier of beta alumina keeps liquid and vapor separate at heat-input end. Increases output thermal power, contains no moving parts, highly reliable and well suited to long-term unattended operation.
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Bhandari, Pradeep, Fujita, Toshio. 1991-05-01. High-Power Liquid-Metal Heat-Transfer Loop. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910000199
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