The Brayton Cycle for Space Power Lewis Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Stewart, Warner L., author.

Conference Name:

National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1963

Summary:

This paper reviews the basic features of the Brayton cycle and discusses the selection of such cycle parameters as working fluid, pressure, and temperature. System performance, weight, and reliability characteristics are then considered in order to determine the suitability of this type of system for the intended space applications. It is shown that the Brayton cycle can be considered suitable for low-power solar and intermediate-power nuclear applications where low specific weight is not a critical requirement. To achieve the low specific weights required for electrical propulsion missions, turbine-inlet temperatures in the 3000 R region at power levels in the 5001000 kw range appear to be necessary

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Publisher Number:

630394

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