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Energy Conversion for Space Power
- 1st Edition - December 2, 2012
- Editor: Nathan Snyder
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 2 3 3 3 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 4 2 4 8 - 9
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… Read more
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Request a sales quoteProgress 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.
Power Systems Committee
Preface
A. Thermoelectricity
Physics of Thermoelectricity
Thermoelectric Generator Materials
High-Temperature Semiconductors for Thermoelectric Conversion
The Use of High Temperature Thermoelectric Materials (Suicides) for Power Generation in Space
Irradiation Effects on Thermoelectric Materials
Thermoelectric Elements in Space Power Systems
Thermoelectric Materials for Space Cooling I
B. Thermionics
Review of the Physics of Thermionics
Plasma Thermionics
Cesium Converter Studies
Parametric Optimization of the Emission-Limited Thermionic Converter
Experimental Research on Plasma Thermionic Energy Converters
Theory of the Cesium Plasma Energy Converter with a Tungsten Cathode
Chemistry of Fuel Element Cathode Materials
A Nuclear-Thermionic Fuel Element Test
C. Photovoltaic Cells
The Photovoltaic Effect and Solar Energy Conversion
Advances in Silicon Solar Cell Development
Large Area Solar Cells
Evaporated CdS Film Photovoltaic Cells for Solar Energy Conversion
Integrally Composed Variable Energy Gap Photovoltaic Cells
Some Theoretical Aspects of the Physics of Solar Cells
Electron Bombardment of Silicon Solar Cells
Radiation Damage in Satellite Solar Cell Power Systems
High Energy Proton Radiation Damage
The Use of Vacuum Deposited Coatings to Improve the Conversion Efficiency of Silicon Solar Cells in Space
D. Electrochemical Cells
General Evaluation of Chemicals for Regenerative Fuel Cells
Resume of Thermally Regenerative Fuel Cell Systems
Regenerative Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell
Fuel Cells with Ion Exchange Membranes
Regenerative Ion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Developments
Fuel Cells for Astronautic Application
Secondary Batteries for Energy Storage in Space
Battery Considerations for a Communications Satellite
E. Dynamic Engines
Vapor Turbine for Space Power
Stirling Engine Development for Space Power
Comparative Rating of Positive-Displacement Engines and Turbines for Cryogenic Power Systems
Zero Gravity Boiling and Condensing
An Electro-Mechanical Energy Storage System for Space Application
F. Magnetohydrodynamics
The Prospects for MHD Power Generation
Aspects of Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Generators for Space
Experiments Relating to Generation of Power by Magnetohydrodynamics
A Vortex MHD Power Generator
On the Magnetogasdynamics of Compressible Vortices
G. Electrostatic Generators
High Voltage Generation in Space: The Parametric Electrostatic Machine
Electrostatic Generators in Space Power Systems
- No. of pages: 796
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 2, 2012
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780124123335
- eBook ISBN: 9780323142489