INVESTGATION OF POWER CONVERSION AND GENERATION TECHNIQUES
Abstract
Contract objectives called for an analytic and experimental investigation of techniques whereby an efficient and lightweight power conversion unit can be provided. The conversion unit is to be used to supply high-frequency electric power to accelerate plasmas in an electric propulsion engine. Various conversion and power generation techniques were reviewed in the early part of the study before approaches and concepts were established. In addition to the converter concepts, an additional investigation of high- frequency power generation was performed. After the preliminary investigation, an analysis of possible approaches for conversion of 60 KW of SNAP 8 type of power and 300 KW of SPUR typ of power was made and conceptual designs established. Three converter techniques in addition to a high-frequency generator concept were evaluated; namely, a motor-generator unit, a static transistor unit and a static tube unit. Parametric data was derived and is included in this report to show component losses, size and weight. Problem areas under each conversion technique are outlined and areas for future applied research recommended.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 15, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0600833
Entities
People
- Dennis W. Dickson
- Emil Cima
- H. Rosenfeld
- J. A. Korbanski
- J. E. Phillips
- J. J. Pierro
- L. Opel
- Larry Luera
- M. Hansen
- R. L. Montague
- S. J. Nalbandian