Technology for large Rankine cycle space power systems

1965 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. ZIPKIN
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Rankine Cycle ◽  
Cycle Space ◽  
Space Power Systems

Thermodynamic Optimization of Rankine Cycle Space Power Systems

1968 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. D. Huffman ◽  
O. E. Buxton
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Power System ◽  
Rankine Cycle ◽  
Implicit Knowledge ◽  
New Method ◽  
Thermodynamic Optimization ◽  
Cycle Space ◽  
Maximum Performance ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Space Power Systems

The design of a space power system yielding maximum performance is a laborious task requiring implicit knowledge of many criteria. The labor involved with previous techniques is not conducive to the analysis of systems employing novel fluids. To circumvent these problems, a new method of analysis of saturated and superheated Rankine cycles is presented. The approach employed equates maximum performance with the minimum radiating area which can then be linked to a particular cycle through thermodynamic relationships. The analysis is concluded by utilizing a semiempirical technique to determine turbine efficiencies. The new approach which is applicable to all fluids is then used to evaluate three typical cycles.

scholarly journals Turbomachinery Characteristics of Brayton-Cycle Space-Power-Generation Systems

1964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milton G. Kofskey ◽  
Arthur J. Glassman
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Brayton Cycle ◽  
Cycle Space ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Power Outputs ◽  
Power Generation Systems ◽  
Space Power Systems

This paper presents the results of an analytical study of turbomachinery requirements and configurations for Brayton-cycle space-power systems. Basic turbomachinery requirements are defined and typical effects of such system design parameters as power, temperature, pressure and working fluid on turbomachinery geometry and performance are explored. Typical turbomachinery configurations are then presented for systems with power outputs of 10, 100 and 1000 kw.

Model Fidelity Requirements for Closed-Brayton-Cycle Space Power Systems

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 637-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Barrett ◽  
Paul K. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Brayton Cycle ◽  
Cycle Space ◽  
Model Fidelity ◽  
Space Power Systems

scholarly journals Carbon-Carbon Recuperators in Closed-Brayton-Cycle Space Power Systems.

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 609-613
Author(s):  
Michael J. Barrett ◽  
Paul K. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Brayton Cycle ◽  
Cycle Space ◽  
Space Power Systems
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