Energy Conversion System Reference Handbook Volume VIII. Other Devices

Item

Title
Energy Conversion System Reference Handbook Volume VIII. Other Devices
Date
1960
Index Abstract
DTIC
Photo Quality
Undetermined
Report Number
WADD TR 60-699 Volume VIII
Creator
Wall, R.
Erway, D.
Corporate Author
Electro-Optical Systems, Inc.
Extent
145
Identifier
AD0256882
Access Rights
Unknown
Distribution Classification
1
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Report Availability
Not available via Contrails
Date Issued
1960-09
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.
Distribution Conflict
No
Index In
U.S. Government Research Reports
Type
report
Subject
Handbooks
Space Flight
Spacecraft
Detectors
Electromagnetic Radiation
Pumps
Solar Radiation
Transducers
Cavitation
Centrifugal Pumps
Collecting Methods
Electron Beams
Flywheels
Jet Pumps
Jet Flow
Phototubes
Rectifiers
Artificial Satellites
Solar Cells
Torque
Transformers