Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
To better understand Cermet engine performance, examined historical material development reports two issues: High vaporization rate of UO2, High temperature chemical stability of UO2. Cladding and chemical stabilizers each result in large, order of magnitude improvements in high temperature performance. Few samples were tested above 2770 K. Results above 2770 K are ambiguous. Contemporary testing may clarify performance. Cermet sample testing during the NERVA Rover era. Important properties, melting temperature, vaporization rate, strength, Brittle-to-Ductile Transition, cermet sample test results, engine performance, location, peak temperature.
Keywords:
Propellants and Fuels; Spacecraft Propulsion and Power
Type:
GRC-E-DAA-TN21122
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Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space 2015; Feb 23, 2015 - Feb 26, 2015; Albuquerque, NM; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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