Publication Date:
2019-07-12
Description:
Miniature turbocompressor designed for reliability and long life. Cryogenic system includes compressor, turboexpander, and heat exchanger provides 5 W of refrigeration at 70 K from 150 W input power. Design speed of machine 510,000 rpm. Compressor has gas-lubricated journal bearings and magnetic thrust bearing. When compressor runs no bearing contact and no wear.
Keywords:
MACHINERY
Type:
GSC-13093
,
NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 13; 3; P. 78
Format:
text
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