Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor structures – Circulating fluid within reactor
Patent
1990-08-09
1992-04-21
Hunt, Brooks H.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor structures
Circulating fluid within reactor
376909, 376911, 376265, G21C 1502
Patent
active
051065746
ABSTRACT:
A lightweight three sector reactor for use in space. The three sectors provide redundancy for safety and operation assurance. The reactor can be launched empty or fueled and can be fueled, emptied, and refueled while in space. The reactor can be used to power manned space platforms.
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Buden David
El-Genk Mohames S.
Mims James E.
Duggan Donovan P.
Hunt Brooks H.
Peacock Deborah A.
University of New Mexico
Voss Frederick H.
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