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TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION CONVERTOR (TDC) IN-HOUSE TESTING

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Technology Demonstration Convertors (TDC) in extended operation at GRC

TDC's in extended operation at GRC. Courtesy NASA.

GRC has two pairs of Technology Demonstration Convertors (TDC) from Infinia Corporation of Kennewick, WA on extended testing; these were also designed to produce power from the heat of one General Purpose Heat Source (GPHS) module but use flexural bearings to achieve noncontacting operation.

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Have you ever heard of "Armalcolite"? Armalcolite is a mineral that was discovered at Tranquility Base by the Apollo 11 crew. It was named for ARMstrong, ALdrin and COLlins, the three Apollo 11 astronauts.

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