The results of research and development work on the space nuclear power system with net electric power of 40 kW performed with cooperation of Russian research and engineering organizations in 1991–92 are presented in this paper. Development work was carried out on the basis of experience gained in the course of Topaz‐2 SNPS creation. As the basis for SNPS the 127‐channel intermediate reactor is used with in‐core single‐cell TFEs having improved parameters. The SNPS parameters, distinctive features of decision on design and layout, safety ensuring concepts, proposals on the future stages of SNPS development are also considered in the paper.
Space nuclear power system based on thermionic reactor with single‐cell TFEs and zirconium hydride moderator
10th SymposiumùSpace Nuclear Power and Propulsion ; 1993 ; Albuquerque, NM, USA
AIP Conference Proceedings ; 271 , 2 ; 973-979
1993-01-15
7 pages
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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