Dynamic Model of a Space Reactor Brayton-Cycle System

摘要

Small innovative nuclear reactors that use Brayton power conversion systems are being considered by the National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) for its Jupiter Icy Moon Orbiter (JIMO) mission. This paper describes some early results of a dynamic system's model for the reactor and closed-loop Brayton cycle (CBC). This model is expected to provide a basic understanding of the dynamic behavior and stability of the coupled reactor and power generation loop.