Thermo-Magnetic Systems for Space Nuclear Reactors : An Introduction.

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 Introduction -- Abstract -- Motivation -- Content -- 2 Overview on Space Nuclear Systems -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Radioisotope Power Generators -- Fission Surface Power -- Nuclear Thermal Propulsion -- Nuclear Electric Propulsion -- Bibliography -- 3 Introduction to Engineering Magnetohydrodynamics -- Abstract -- Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Fields and Waves -- Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics -- Solenoid Dynamics -- Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer -- Bibliography -- 4 Computational Methods -- Abstract -- Finite Elements -- Finite Differences -- Finite Difference Time Domain -- Monte Carlo Method -- Optimization -- Bibliography -- 5 Design of Annular Linear Induction Pumps for Space Nuclear Reactors -- Abstract -- MHD Equations and Working Fundamentals -- The Electric Circuit Design Approach -- The Electric Circuit Model -- Three Phase Power System -- Solenoidal Fields and End Effects -- Instabilities and Flow -- Bibliography -- 6 Assembly and Fabrication Considerations of Annular Linear Induction Pumps for Space Nuclear Reactors -- Abstract -- Basic Materials and Heat Transfer Considerations -- Test Loops and Instrumentation -- Bibliography.

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