Energy Conversion for Space Power

Energy Conversion for Space Power

Author: Nathan Snyder

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 798

ISBN-13: 0323142486

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Progress in Astronautics and Rocketry, Volume 3: Energy Conversion for Space Power focuses on the use of dependable electric power sources on space vehicles. Composed of various literature, the book first discusses the physics of thermoelectricity, thermoelectric generator of materials, the use of semiconductors in thermoelectric conversion, and the use of high temperature thermoelectric materials for power generation. The text also presents experiments on the effect of irradiation on thermoelectric materials, thermoelectric elements in space power systems, and thermionics. The book then describes photovoltaic effect and conversion of solar energy; trends in silicon solar cell technology; the use of silicon solar cells in energy conversion; and how radiation affects solar cell power systems. The text notes the specifications of batteries if used in communications satellites; the use of positive-displacement engines and turbines on cryogenic power systems; and the characteristics of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generators in space power conversion. The book is a good source of information for readers and scientists wanting to explore the potential of energy conversion in space power technology.


Nuclear Science Abstracts

Nuclear Science Abstracts

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1961

Total Pages: 1008

ISBN-13:

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NSA is a comprehensive collection of international nuclear science and technology literature for the period 1948 through 1976, pre-dating the prestigious INIS database, which began in 1970. NSA existed as a printed product (Volumes 1-33) initially, created by DOE's predecessor, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). NSA includes citations to scientific and technical reports from the AEC, the U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration and its contractors, plus other agencies and international organizations, universities, and industrial and research organizations. References to books, conference proceedings, papers, patents, dissertations, engineering drawings, and journal articles from worldwide sources are also included. Abstracts and full text are provided if available.


Direct Energy Conversion Devices

Direct Energy Conversion Devices

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Publisher:

Published: 1961

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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Included are 344 unclassified references on devices utilizing nuclear energy in the production of auxiliary power. The coverage includes nuclear batteries, thermoelectric cells, thermionic cells, and all phases of the SNAP program, although not all SNAP devices employ direct conversion. References from Nuclear Science Abstracts (NSA) through December 15, 1961, are included.


Solar Energy

Solar Energy

Author: United States. Energy Research and Development Administration. Technical Information Center

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13:

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Jet Propulsion

Jet Propulsion

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Publisher:

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 1024

ISBN-13:

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Beginning Oct. 1959 some issues include "Russian supplement."