Development of Liquid-Vapor Core Reactors with MHD Generator for Space Power and Propulsion Applications

Anghaie, Samim

doi:10.2172/799231

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“…The fuel passes through the cycle, which is similar to the one proposed by Anghaie [3, p.8]. Below we present the steps of the cycle which is a modification of the cycle from [3]. The modification is concerned with the modified chemical composition as well as lower temperature.…”

Section: Gcr With Mhd Generatormentioning

confidence: 93%

“…The condensing radiator, which radiates thermal energy into space is used as a heat sink. The fuel suggested in the previous studies is uranium tetrafloride UF 4 [3]. Uranium tetrafloride has a melting point of 1,309 o K [20, p.39] and a boiling point of 1,710 o K [20, p.87].…”

Section: General Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The Liquid-Vapor Core Reactors with magnetohydrodynamic generator has been proposed by Anghaie [3]. In this reactor, a mixture of uranium tetrafluoride, potassium fluoride, and potassium acts as both the fuel and the working fluid [3, p.5].…”

Section: Gcr With Mhd Generatormentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The GCR-MHD system was originally suggested in [2,3]. We introduce several modifications in the construction and work of the system.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Second, we suggest a different neutron moderator. In [2,3] it is beryllium oxide. We propose to use liquid beryllium within molybdenum tubing.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gas Core Reactors for Deep Space Propulsion

Shubov

2021

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The operation of a nuclear power station powering Deep Space transport is presented in the paper. The power station consists of a Gas Core Reactor (GCR) with magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generator. A new model of gas core reactor which has advantages by comparison with known models is suggested. It is shown that 200 ton system would generate 200 MW electricity. The gas core reactor consists of a spherical cavity of 1 m to 1.5 m radius surrounded by a 50 cm thick liquid beryllium reflector within molybdenum-92 container. The fuel consists of 235 UF 4 , KF, and K. It is demonstrated that such power station will work for gaseous fuel pressures of 50 atm to 100 atm. The Monte-Carlo simulations describing paths of thousands of neutrons are performed. These simulations yield neutronic results, i.e. the fractions of neutrons causing fission, being absorbed by moderator, and escaping the reactor. From this information one can calculate minimum needed pressure inside the reactor, the reactor size, and moderator thickness. The conductivity of superheated fuel depending on temperature and pressure is also calculated. It is concluded that space propulsion is the best use of uranium resources.

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Section: Gcr With Mhd Generatormentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: General Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Gcr With Mhd Generatormentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The GCR-MHD system was originally suggested in [2,3]. We introduce several modifications in the construction and work of the system.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Second, we suggest a different neutron moderator. In [2,3] it is beryllium oxide. We propose to use liquid beryllium within molybdenum tubing.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning