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