Technology for large Rankine cycle space power systems.
Rankine cycle technology programs noting use of stainless steel bimetallic systems, boiler and condenser problems, turbine operation, etc
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLY↗
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Electrical generator with a superconducting magnetic field for use in a 1-megawatt rotating space power system.
Spacecraft turboelectric generation system using superconducting field as stator and rotor as armature to deliver 5000 vdc
SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET↗
Space Power Systems Advanced Technology Conference
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CONFERENCE↗
Batteries and space power systems
Heat sterilizable batteries and separator materials for planetary landing capsules
SEPARATOR↗
Theoretical performance of solar cell space power systems using spectral dispersion. II - Dispersion by diffraction gratings
Calculated potential increase in solar cell array conversion efficiency with dispersion by diffraction grating
DIFFRACTION GRATING↗
Theoretical performance of solar-cell space power systems using spectral dispersion. I - Dispersion by prism reflector
Calculated potential increase in solar cell array conversion efficiency with dispersion by prism reflector
ENERGY CONVERSION↗
Hypergolic engine space power system Volume I - Technical
Program to modify hypergolic propellant spacecraft power unit to operate on gaseous hydrogen and oxygen
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLY↗
Optimization problems in powered space flight.
Minimum fuel transfer between circular or elliptic orbits in central gravitational field
OPTIMUM THRUST PROGRAMMING↗
Summary of NASA radial turbine research related to Brayton cycle space power systems.
NASA radial flow turbine research related to Brayton cycle power generator, investigating size, Reynolds number and speed effects on efficiency and flow
POWER GENERATOR↗
A reactor concept for space power employing thermionic diodes and pipes
Reactor heat pipe flow system with external diode for thermionic generator power supply
Heath, C. A.↗
Analysis of the maximum performance of a paraboloidal solar collection system for space power
Parametric analysis of effects of concentrator surface errors and rim angle, collection system orientation error, and receiver temperature on paraboloid solar collector thermal efficiency
Kaykaty, G. N.↗
Space-power-system Material Compatibility Tests of Selected Refractory Metal Alloys with Boiling Potassium
Turbogenerator material compatibility tests of niobium and tantalum alloys with boiling potassium
Moss, T. A.↗
Aerodynamic performance of a 4.59-inch modified radial-inflow turbine for a single-shaft Brayton cycle space power system
Aerodynamic characteristics of a stator modified gas turbine for single shaft Brayton cycle power system
Kofskey, M. G.↗
Experience in investigation of components of alkali-metal-vapor space power systems.
Reactor powered alkali metal vapor turbogenerator power system component and alkali metal loop operation performance
English, R. E.↗
A reactor concept for space power employing thermionic diodes and heat pipes.
Thermionic generator power system using reactor heat source connected to external thermionic diodes by heat pipes, noting reactor control
Heath, C. A.↗
Non-contacting dynamic seals for space power alternators.
SNAP 8 alternator noncontacting dynamic seal systems design and tests, obtaining durability and leakage rates comparable to mechanical face seals
Mcgrew, J. M.↗
Calculation of fuel loss from vented nuclear fuel elements for space power reactors
Rate of loss of uranium dioxide or uranium mononitride from vented nuclear fuel element
Gluyas, R. E.↗
Thermal model of a 75 watt/e/ space power planar RTG system
Planar type radioisotope thermoelectric generator with beryllium plate for spacecraft power
Parker, A. J., Jr.↗