Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The power system described is intended for applications in a manned space mission. The Isotope Reentry Vehicle (IRV) developed is considered together with the Heat Source (HS), the Heat Source Heat Exchanger and the Brayton Cycle Power Conversion Module. Other subjects discussed include the IRV/Brayton cycle spacecraft integration concept, abort and deorbit mechanization, emergency cooling methods, and crew shielding requirements. Mounting and integration for the IRV is to a large degree controlled by nuclear safety requirements. Another major factor in the installation concept is the type of emergency cooling or passive heat dump mode used in rejection of HS energy.
Keywords:
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
Type:
Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference; Energy 70; Sep 21, 1970 - Sep 25, 1970; Las Vegas, NV
Format:
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