Published January 15, 1993 | Version v1
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Space nuclear power system based on thermionic reactor with single-cell TFEs and zirconium hydride moderator

Creators

  • 1. Russian Research Center ''Kurchatov Institute'', Moscow (Russian Federation)
  • 2. Central Design Bureau of Machine Building, Moscow (Russian Federation)
  • 3. Scientific-Production Association ''Luch'' (Russian Federation)

Description

The results of research and development work on the space nuclear power system with net electric power of 40 kW performed with cooperation of Russian research and engineering organizations in 1991--92 are presented in this paper. Development work was carried out on the basis of experience gained in the course of Topaz-2 SNPS creation. As the basis for SNPS the 127-channel intermediate reactor is used with in-core single-cell TFEs having improved parameters. The SNPS parameters, distinctive features of decision on design and layout, safety ensuring concepts, proposals on the future stages of SNPS development are also considered in the paper

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
271
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 973-979.
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPCS

Conference

Title
10. symposium on space nuclear power and propulsion.
Dates
10-14 Jan 1993.
Place
Albuquerque, NM (United States).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
25037223
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS; S30: DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CESIUM; CONTROL ELEMENTS; COOLANTS; DESIGN; LIQUID METALS; POTASSIUM ALLOYS; RADIATORS; REACTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS; SHIELDS; SODIUM ALLOYS; SPACE POWER REACTORS; THERMIONIC FUEL ELEMENTS; THERMIONIC REACTORS; TOPAZ REACTOR
Descriptors DEC
ALKALI METALS; ALLOYS; CONTROL SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS; EXPERIMENTAL REACTORS; FLUIDS; FUEL ELEMENTS; HEAT EXCHANGERS; HYDRIDE MODERATED REACTORS; LIQUIDS; METALS; MOBILE REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTORS; RESEARCH AND TEST REACTORS

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-930103--.