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A Turbine-Driven Electric Power Generation System for Launch Vehicles & Other High-Power Aerospace Applications
Technical Paper
2004-01-3185
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Power Systems Conference
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English
Abstract
Honeywell is working with Lockheed Martin and NASA to develop a lightweight, turbine-driven electric power generation system that offers greatly increased safety and reduced operating costs as compared to existing systems. The approach is to utilize a “bang-bang” speed control system with fuel-rich, catalytically-reacted hydrogen and oxygen propellants to drive a turbine and shaft-speed, high-reactance permanent-magnet generator. The rotating assembly is supported by gas-cooled “foil” bearings. The flight system is envisioned to be regeneratively cooled and have power conditioning and control electronics integrated within the pressurized turbogenerator housing. System definition and component development have been completed. “Brassboard” system testing is currently underway.
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Koerner, M., Ganev, E., and Freudenberger, J., "A Turbine-Driven Electric Power Generation System for Launch Vehicles & Other High-Power Aerospace Applications," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-3185, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-3185.Also In
References
- Ensworth Primary and Source Auxiliary Power Selection for Reusable Launch Vehicles
- Reaves & Freudenberger Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Power Generation Systems Trail from 1 st to 2 nd Generation
- Honeywell NGLT Turbine Power Unit Final Design Review 11 18-19 2003