Update on Radiation Testing for Space Fission Power Systems

Chaiken, Max F ; Gibson, Marc A

关键词: AEROSPACE ENGINEERING;    FISSION;    IRRADIATION;    NUCLEAR REACTORS;    POWER REACTORS;    QUALIFICATIONS;    RADIATION EFFECTS;    REACTOR MATERIALS;    SHIELDING;    TURBOGENERATORS;    SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES;   

RP-ID  :  GRC-E-DAA-TN61987

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来源: NASA Technical Reports Server

【 摘 要 】

Radiation effects on materials and electronics is a major topic that needs to be addressed for a nuclear reactor flight demonstration of the Kilopower reactor. The Kilopower project team has taken steps towards developing a standardized radiation environment qualification program for components and materials. Candidate nuclear reactor facilities for both low fluence electronics and high fluence materials irradiations have been identified and approached. Collaborations are being pursued with both NASA and external experts to ensure that the results of the qualification testing are appropriate and relevant to nuclear fission power flight systems.