Refractory metal alloys and composites for space nuclear power systems [electronic resource].
- Published:
- Cleveland, Ohio : Lewis Research Center, 1988.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy. - Physical Description:
- Pages: (24 pages) : digital, PDF file
- Additional Creators:
- Lewis Research Center and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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- Restrictions on Access:
- Free-to-read Unrestricted online access
- Summary:
- Space power requirements for future NASA and other United States missions will range from a few kilowatts to megawatts of electricity. Maximum efficiency is a key goal of any power system in order to minimize weight and size so that the space shuttle may be used a minimum number of times to put the power supply into orbit. Nuclear power has been identified as the primary power source to meet these high levels of electrical demand. One method to achieve maximum efficiency is to operate the power supply, energy conversion system, and related components at relatively high temperatures. For systems now in the planning stages, design temperatures range from 1300 K for the immediate future to as high as 1700 K for the advanced systems. NASA Lewis Research Center has undertaken a research program on advanced technology of refractory metal alloys and composites that will provide base line information for space power systems in the 1900's and the 21st century. Special emphasis is focused on the refractory metal alloys of niobium and on the refractory metal composites which utilize tungsten alloy wire for reinforcement. Basic research on the creep and creep-rupture properties of wires, matrices, and composites will be discussed. 20 refs., 27 figs., 1 tab.
- Report Numbers:
- E 1.99:doe/nasa/16310-8
E 1.99: nasa-tm--101364
E 1.99: conf-880901--17
conf-880901--17
nasa-tm--101364
doe/nasa/16310-8 - Subject(s):
- Other Subject(s):
- Niobium Alloys
- Mechanical Properties
- Niobium Base Alloys
- Space Power Reactors
- Tungsten Base Alloys
- Zirconium Alloys
- Composite Materials
- Creep
- Fibers
- Heat Treatments
- Materials Testing
- Microstructure
- Refractory Metals
- Very High Temperature
- Weldability
- Alloys
- Crystal Structure
- Elements
- Materials
- Metals
- Mobile Reactors
- Power Reactors
- Reactors
- Testing
- Tungsten Alloys
- Nesdps Office Of Nuclear Energy Space And Defense Power Systems
- Note:
- Published through SciTech Connect.
01/01/1988.
"doe/nasa/16310-8"
" nasa-tm--101364"
" conf-880901--17"
"DE89007052"
Metallurgical Society fall meeting and American Society for Metals (ASM) materials week, Chicago, IL (United States), 24-30 Sep 1988.
Stephens, J.R.; Petrasek, D.W.; Titran, R.H. - Funding Information:
- AI03-86SF16310
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