Conceptual Design Studies of Two TURPS Using Stirling and Direct Energy Conversion Cycles

Abstract

This report presents designs of two compact, unattended nuclear power utilizing H-Rho reactor control. One plant is a 100-kilowat(e) system with Stirling cycle conversion; the other is a conduction-cooled 10-kilowatt(e) thermoelectric system. The conduction system is based upon current technology, while the Stirling system requires an extended life Stirling engine for optimal performance. In addition to the performance the results of parametric studies of system operation at other power levels are included. This report shows that reliable, unattended power can be obtained at moderate cost. The Stirling conversion plant achieves high efficiency and compactness by using the reactor coolant as the engine working fluid. The direct conduction plant provides very long operating life by eliminating moving parts and coolant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0855516

Entities

People

  • G. F. Zindler
  • R. Magladry

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Cooling
  • Cost Estimates
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Fabrication
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Phase Transformations
  • Reactor Control
  • Reactor Coolants
  • Reactor Operation
  • Stirling Cycles
  • Thermodynamics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy