Alkali-Metal Heat Pipes

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Posted on Sep 04th, 2019

A Systems Study of a Stirling Convertor based Space Nuclear Power System

Joesph VanderVeer et al., International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Indianapolis, IN, August 19-22 2019
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Posted on Jul 10th, 2017

Sodium Heat Pipes for Space and Surface Fission Power

Derek Beard, Calin Tarau, and William G. Anderson, IECEC – AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition (AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2017), July 10-12, Atlanta, Georgia
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Posted on Jun 15th, 2016

Heat Pipe Embedded Thermoelectric Generator for Diesel Generator Set Waste Heat Recovery

James Schmidt and Mohammed Ababneh. 14th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, (AIAA 2016-4605)
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Posted on Feb 22nd, 2016

Optimized Alkali Metal Backup Cooling System Tested with a Stirling Convertor

Calin Tarau, Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS) 2016, Huntsville, AL, February 22-25, 2016.
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Posted on Jul 27th, 2015

Optimized Heat Pipe Backup Cooling System Tested with a Stirling Convertor

Carl L. Schwendeman, Calin Tarau, Nicholas A. Schifer, John Polak, and William G. Anderson, 13th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC), Orlando, FL, CA, July 27-29, 2015.
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Posted on Jul 15th, 2013

Variable Conductance Heat Pipe Cooling of Stirling Convertor and General Purpose Heat Source

Calin Tarau, et al.,11th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC), San Jose, CA, July 15-17, 2013.
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Posted on Jul 15th, 2013

High Temperature Heat Pipes for Space Fission Power

Kara L. Walker, et al.,11th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC), San Jose, CA, July 15-17, 2013.
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Posted on Mar 06th, 2013

Alkali Metal Backup Cooling for Stirling Systems – Experimental Results

Carl Schwendeman, Calin Tarau, William G. Anderson, and Peggy A. Cornell, Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2013), Albuquerque, NM, February 25-28, 2013.
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Posted on Feb 25th, 2013

Alkali Metal Heat Pipes for Space Fission Power

Kara L. Walker, Calin Tarau, and William G. Anderson, Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2013), Albuquerque, NM, February 25-28, 2013.
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