A Survey of Advanced Energy Conversion Systems and Their Applicability to Army Aircraft Propulsion Requirements
Abstract
A survey of advanced energy conversion methods and an evaluation of their applicability to Army aircraft propulsion requirements were carried out. Systems surveyed included: closed Brayton cycle, Rankine cycle, intercool-reheat cycle, fuel cells, MHD converters, thermionic converters, thermoelectric converters, radioisotope heat sources, and nuclear reactor heat sources. Information was also obtained on conventional and superconducting motors, which are required to convert the output of direct electrical generators to shaft power.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0864962
Entities
People
- Calvin C. Silverstein