Increased Space Power System Output Through Addition of an Oracle Power Conversion System
700161
02/01/1970
- Event
- Content
- A modified ORACLE (organic Rankine cycle) power conversion system (PCS) is evaluated for use in combination with either a SNAP-8 or a thermoelectric power conversion system. Waste heat from either the SNAP-8 or thermoelectric (TE) PCS is used by the organic PCS to increase power output without increasing the power input. A large increase in output power is attained, but greater radiator area is required because of the lower radiator temperature.
- Pages
- 12
- Citation
- Petersen, L., "Increased Space Power System Output Through Addition of an Oracle Power Conversion System," SAE Technical Paper 700161, 1970, https://doi.org/10.4271/700161.