Development of a Simulation Code for a Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System in a Space Station

摘要

A conceptual design of a space station power system based on a Brayton cycle and solar powered has been developed. A key part of such a system is the thermal energy storage module, which is of crucial importance during periods of darkness. We have developed a simulation code for one possible storage configuration. In this report, we describe the considerations entering into the code development, and some results obtained thus far. (ERA citation 11:031963)