| Autor: |
Halford, Gary R., Shah, Ashwin, Arya, Vinod K., Krause, David L., Bartolotta, Paul A. |
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AIP Conference Proceedings; 2002, Vol. 608 Issue 1, p880, 8p |
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Deep space missions require onboard electric power systems with reliable design lifetimes of up to 10-y and beyond. A high-efficiency Stirling radioisotope power system is a prime candidate for future deep space missions and Mars rover applications. To ensure ample durability, the structurally critical Heater Head of the Stifling Power-Convertor has undergone extensive computational analyses of operating temperatures (up to 650 °C), stresses, and creep-resistance of the thin-walled Inconel 718 bill-of-material. Durability predictions are presented in terms of probability of survival. A benchmark structural testing program has commenced to support the analyses. This paper reports the current status of our durability assessments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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