Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
May 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986mmm..work..715b&link_type=abstract
In NASA. Marshall Space Flight Center Manned Mars Mission. Working Group Papers, V. 2, Sect. 5, App. p 715-732 (SEE N87-17760 10
Computer Science
Performance
Energy Conversion Efficiency, Long Duration Space Flight, Manned Space Flight, Mars (Planet), Space Missions, Spacecraft Power Supplies, Electrochemistry, Electrolytes, Energy Technology, Life (Durability), Manned Mars Missions
Scientific paper
Future manned and unmanned space missions will require reliable, high efficiency energy conversion systems. For a manned Mars mission, power levels in the range of 10 to 100 kWe will be needed. The Alkali Metal Thermoelectric Converter (AMTEC) is a direct energy conversion technology with the potential to meet these needs. The AMTEC is a thermally regenerative electrochemical device that derives its operation from the sodium ion conducting properties of beta-alumina solid electrolyte (BASE). To date, an efficiency of 19%, area power density of 1 W/sq cm, and a lifetime of 10,000 hours at high temperature were demonstrated in laboratory devices. Systems studies show that projected AMTEC systems equal or surpass the performance of other static or dynamic systems in applications of 1 kWe-1 MWe. Thus, the laboratory experiments and applications studies conducted to date have shown that the AMTEC posseses great potential. In order to bring this technology to the stage where prototype units can be built and operated, several technical issues must be addressed. These include the need for long life, high power electrodes, minimization of radiative parasitic losses, and high temperature seals. In summary, the evidence shows that if AMTEC is developed, it can play a significant role in future space power applications.
Bankston Perry C.
Shirbacheh Mike
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