Analysis And Feasibility Study Of Thermal Energy Storage Devices For Space Vehicle Applications

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Title
Analysis And Feasibility Study Of Thermal Energy Storage Devices For Space Vehicle Applications
Description
This report summarizes several phases of experimental and analytical efforts directed toward determining the feasibility of thermal energy storage for orbiting solar space power systems. The stored energy is used for cycle heat input to a solar power system during shaded portions of the orbit path. Specific subjects of this report are: (1) Generalized determination of energy storage requirements for various dynamic power systems; (2) Experimental investigation of boiling heat transfer rates of a representative Rankine cycle working fluid with heat released from a fusion-type storage material; (3) Experimental determination of corrosion characteristics of various thermal energy storage materials with potential containment materials; and (4) An experimental and analytical study of a unique method using an electrical charge for reducing hydrogen diffusion rates through containment materials.
Date
1964
Photo Quality
Incomplete
Report Number
WADD TR 61-118
Creator
Bailey, R. N.
Conrad, R. R.
Loseke, L. S.
May, J. R.
Taylor, R. F.
Corporate Author
Sundstrand Aviation-Denver
Laboratory
AF Aero-Propulsion Laboratory
Extent
181
Identifier
AD0431201
AD0431201
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(616)-6997
DoD Project
3145
DoD Task
314502
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Report Availability
Full text available by request
Date Issued
1964-01
Abstract
This report summarizes several phases of experimental and analytical efforts directed toward determining the feasibility of thermal energy storage for orbiting solar space power systems. The stored energy is used for cycle heat input to a solar power system during shaded portions of the orbit path. Specific subjects of this report are: (1) Generalized determination of energy storage requirements for various dynamic power systems; (2) Experimental investigation of boiling heat transfer rates of a representative Rankine cycle working fluid with heat released from a fusion-type storage material; (3) Experimental determination of corrosion characteristics of various thermal energy storage materials with potential containment materials; and (4) An experimental and analytical study of a unique method using an electrical charge for reducing hydrogen diffusion rates through containment materials.
Publisher
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : AF Aero-Propulsion Laboratory, Aeronautical systems Division, Air Force Systems Command
Distribution Conflict
No
Index Abstract
Contrails and DTIC
Subject
Electric Power Production
Power Supplies
Solar Radiation
Spacecraft
Seals (Stoppers)
Synthetic Rubber
Energy Conversion
Electromechanical Converters
Heat Transfer
Enthalpy
Entropy
Emissivity
Lithium Compounds
Hydrides
Dissociation
Hydrogen
Permeability
Stainless Steel
Halocarbon Plastics
Adsorption
Rubidium
Aromatic Compounds
Fluorides
Potassium Compounds
Sodium Compounds
Potassium
Compatibility
Elastomers
Corrosion
Nickel Alloys
Molybdenum Alloys
Niobium Alloys
Biphenyl
Type
report
Provenance
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

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