PUBLICATIONS 2005
Publications > Publications 2005
- Barrett, M. J., "Expectations of Closed-Brayton-Cycle Heat Exchangers in Nuclear Space
Power Systems," AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, 21, No. 1, pp. 152-157, 2005.
- Barrett, Michael J., and Johnson, Paul K., “Carbon-Carbon Recuperators in Closed-Brayton-
Cycle Space Power System,” AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power., 2005.
- Barrett, Michael J., and Johnson, Paul K., “Performance and Mass Modeling Subtleties in
Closed-Brayton-Cycle Space Power Systems,” Proceedings of the International Energy
Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005,
NASA/TM-2005-213985.
- Demko, Rikako, “Sage Simulation Model for Technology Demonstrator Convertor by a Step-
By-Step Approach,” Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering
Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005.
- Devarakonda, Angirasa, “Intermediate Temperature Water Heat Pipe Tests,” Proceedings of the
Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2005), Albuquerque,
NM, February 13 – 17, 2005.
- Devarakonda, Angirasa, “Thermo-Physical Properties of Intermediate Temperature Heat Pipe
Fluids,” Proceedings of the Space Technology and Applications International Forum
(STAIF-2005), Albuquerque, NM, February 13 – 17, 2005.
- Devarakonda, Angirasa, Locci, Ivan, Copland, Evan, Olminsky, Jami, and Beach, Duane E.
“Analytical and Experimental Thermo-Chemical Compatibility Study of Potential Heat
Pipe Materials,” Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering
Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005.
- Dyson, Rodger W., Wilson, Scott D., Tew, Roy C., and Demko, Rikako, “Fast Whole-Engine
Stirling Analysis,” AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, 2005.
- Dyson, Rodger W., Wilson, Scott D., Tew, Roy C., and Demko, Rikako, “Fast Whole-Engine
Stirling Analysis,” Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering
Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005, NASA/TM 2005-21360.
- Dyson, Rodger W., Wilson, Scott D., Tew, Roy C., and Demko, Rikako, “On the Need for
Multidimensional Stirling Simulations,” Proceedings of the International Energy
Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005,
NASA/TM 2005-213975.
- Dyson, Rodger W., Wilson, Scott D., Tew, Roy C., and Demko, Rikako, “Stirling Analysis
Comparison of Commercial vs. High-Order Methods,” Proceedings of the International
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005, NASA/TM 2005-213976.
- Geng, Steven M., Schwarze, Gene E., and Niedra, Janis M., “Overview of NASA Magnet and
Linear Alternator Research Efforts,” Proceedings of the Space Technology and
Applications International Forum (STAIF-2005), Albuquerque, NM, February 13 – 17,
2005.
- Halsey, David G., Downing, R. Scott, Nguyen, Dam C., and Barrett, Michael J., “Closed Brayton
Cycle Engine Starter/Generator Cooling,” Paper #AIAA-2005-5504, Proceedings of the
International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco,
August 15-18, 2005.
- Hill, Dennis, Goodnight, Thomas, Suarez, Vicente, Lewandowski, Edward J, Qiu, Songgang,
Callahan, John, and Richardson, Rebecca, “Dynamic Characterization of STC Stirling
Convertor and Improved Mechanical Integration in SRG110 Power System,”
Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005.
- Johnson, Paul K. and Mason, Lee S., “Design and Off-Design Performance of 100 kWe-Class
Brayton Power Conversion Systems,” Proceedings of the Space Technology and
Applications International Forum (STAIF-2005), Albuquerque, NM, February 13 – 17,
2005, NASA/TM-2005-213626.
- Juhasz, Albert J., “Analysis and Numerical Optimization of Gas Turbine Space Power Systems
with Nuclear Fission Reactor Heat Sources,” Cleveland State University Dissertation.
May 2005.
- Juhasz, Albert J., and Sawicki, Jerzy T., “Lunar Surface Gas Turbine Power Systems with Fission Reactor Heat
Sources,” Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
(IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005.
- Khandelwal, Suresh, Hah, Chunill, Powers, Lynn, Stewart, Mark, Suresh, Ambady, and Owen,
Albert K., “Fabrication Materials for a Closed Cycle Brayton Turbine Wheel,”
Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC
2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005.
- Ludwiczak, Damian, Le, Dzu K., McNelis, Anne M., Yu, Albert C., Samorezov, Sergey, and
Hervol, David S., “Verification of a 2kWe Closed-Brayton-Cycle Power Conversion System Mechanical
Dynamics Model,” Proceedings of the Space Technology and Applications International
Forum (STAIF-2005), Albuquerque, NM, February 13 – 17, 2005, NASA/TM-2005-
213880.
- Pantano, David R., Dottore, Frank, Tobery, E. Wayne, Geng, Steven M., Palko, Joseph, and
Schreiber, Jeffrey G., “Utilizing Radioisotope Power System Waste Heat for Spacecraft
Thermal Management,” Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005, NASA/TM 2005-213990.
- Regan, Timothy F. and Lewandowski, Edward J., “Development of a Stirling System Dynamic
Model with Enhanced Thermodynamics,” Proceedings of the Space Technology and
Applications International Forum (STAIF-2005), Albuquerque, NM, February 13 – 17,
2005.
- Regan, Timothy F. and Lewandowski, Edward J., “Stirling System Modeling for Linear
Dynamics Analysis,” Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering
Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005.
- Schmitz, Paul C., “Feasibility Study of a Nuclear-Stirling Power System for the Jupiter Icy
Moons Orbiter,” Proceedings of the Space Technology and Applications International
Forum (STAIF-2005), Albuquerque, NM, February 13 – 17, 2005.
- Schmitz, Paul C., Penswick, Barry, and Shaltens, Richard K., “A Design of a Modular GPHS –
Stirling Power System for a Lunar Habitation Module,” Proceedings of the International
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-
18, 2005.
- Schreiber, Jeffrey G. and Penswick, Barry, “Small Stirling Cycle Convertors,” Proceedings of
the Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2005),
Albuquerque, NM, February 13 – 17, 2005.
- Thieme, Lanny G. and Schreiber, Jeffrey G., “Supporting Development for the Stirling
Radioisotope Generator and Advanced Stirling Technology Development at NASA
GRC,” Proceedings of the Space Technology and Applications International Forum
(STAIF-2005), Albuquerque, NM, February 13 – 17, 2005, NASA/TM-2005-213628.
- Wilson, Scott D., Tew, Roy C., Dyson, Rodger W., and Demko, Rikako, “Experimental and
Computational Analysis of Unidirectional Flow through Stirling Engine Heater Head,”
Proceedings of the International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC 2005), San Francisco, August 15-18, 2005, NASA/TM-2006-214246.
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