Brayton Cycle Radioisotope Space Power System AiResearch Manufacturing Div., The Garrett Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Schultz, R. L., author.

Conference Name:

SAE World Congress & Exhibition (1964-01-01 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1964

Summary:

The space power system described in this paper is intended to demonstrate the capability of the closed recuperated Brayton cycle as a heat engine suitable for space application, and to show how radioisotope fuel can be utilized as an energy source for such a system. Discussed are the system's design and operation, the heat source, the components of the system and its performance and reliability

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Publisher Number:

640311

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