Energy Conversion Systems Reference Handbook. Volume VIII. Other Devices,

Abstract

Volume VIII describes the performance characteristics of several auxiliary components useful in space power systems including orientation mechanisms, pumps, and static conversion and regulation devices. In addition, the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generator is analyzed as a thermal energy converter, and the possibilities of using beamed electromagnetic power are discussed. Weight, efficiency, power requirements, and other design characteristics of the auxiliary equipment are presented in empirical and analytical form. It is shown that beamed electromagnetic power does not appear useful until major breakthroughs in antenna design and theory are achieved. The theoretical relations describing the MHD generator and the possibilities of its eventual use in thermal systems are described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0256882

Entities

People

  • D. Erway
  • D. Mcdowell
  • J. D. Burns
  • R. Wall
  • RubĂ©n D. Spies

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conversion
  • Converters
  • Efficiency
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Generators
  • Handbooks
  • Orientation (Direction)

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster