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Author Maidana, Carlos Omar, author.

Title Thermo-magnetic systems for space nuclear reactors : an introduction / Carlos O. Maidana
Published Cham : Springer, [2014]
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Description 1 online resource
Series SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology
SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology.
Contents Introduction -- Overview on Space Nuclear Systems -- Introduction to Engineering Magnetohydrodynamics -- Computational Methods -- Design of annular linear induction pumps for space nuclear reactors -- Assembly and fabrication considerations of annular linear induction pumps for space nuclear reactors
Summary Introduces the reader to engineering magnetohydrodynamics applications and presents a comprehensive guide of how to approach different problems found in this multidisciplinary field. An introduction to engineering magnetohydrodynamics, this brief focuses heavily on the design of thermo-magnetic systems for liquid metals, with emphasis on the design of electromagnetic annular linear induction pumps for space nuclear reactors. Alloy systems that are liquid at room temperature have a high degree of thermal conductivity far superior to ordinary non-metallic liquids. This results in their use for specific heat conducting and dissipation applications. For example, liquid metal-cooled reactors are typically very compact and can be used in space propulsion systems and in fission reactors for planetary exploration. Computer aided engineering (CAE), computational physics and mathematical methods are introduced, as well as manufacturing and testing procedures. An overview on space nuclear systems is also included. This brief is an invaluable tool for design engineers and applied physicists as well as to graduate students in nuclear and mechanical engineering or in applied physics
Analysis kernenergie
nuclear energy
engineering
toegepaste wiskunde
applied mathematics
computational science
ruimtevlucht
space flight
energie
energy
technologie
technology
Energy
Energie
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (Ebsco, viewed Sep. 29, 2014)
Subject Nuclear rockets -- Research
Nuclear propulsion.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
Nuclear propulsion
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783319090306
3319090305
3319090291
9783319090290