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    Phase 1 results from the Stirling-powered vehicle project

    Author(s): Shaltens, Richard K.
    Abstract: The NASA Technology Utilization (TU) Office is sponsoring a multiyear, multiphase demonstration program to assess the technology developed under the DOE/NASA automotive Stirling engine (ASE) program with engines installed in ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1988
    Added to NTRS: 2008-09-05
    Accession Number: 88N27980; Document ID: 19880018596; Report Number: DOE/NASA/50112-76, E-4270, NAS 1.15:100978, NASA-TM-100978

    Solar powered Stirling cycle electrical generator

    Author(s): Shaltens, Richard K.
    Abstract: Under NASA's Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI), the NASA Lewis Research Center is developing the technology needed for free-piston Stirling engines as a candidate power source for space systems in the late 1990's and ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1991
    Added to NTRS: 2008-05-31
    Accession Number: 91N23054; Document ID: 19910013741

    Stirling Isotope Power Systems for Stationary and Mobile Lunar Applications

    Author(s): Schmitz, Paul C.; Penswick, L. Barry; Shaltens, Richard K.
    Abstract: The NASA Exploration Systems Architecture Study (ESAS) places a significant emphasis on the development of a wide range of capabilities on the lunar surface as a stepping-stone to further space exploration. An important ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 2007
    Added to NTRS: 2007-12-11
    Document ID: 20070035070; Report Number: AIAA Paper 2006-4036, E-15703, NASA/TM-2007-214426

    Advanced Stirling Technology Development at NASA Glenn Research Center

    Author(s): Shaltens, Richard K.; Wong, Wayne A.
    Abstract: The NASA Glenn Research Center has been developing advanced energy-conversion technologies for use with both radioisotope power systems and fission surface power systems for many decades. Under NASA's Science Mission ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 2007
    Added to NTRS: 2007-11-13
    Document ID: 20070032738; Report Number: E-16126, NASA/TM-2007-214930

    Future Opportunities for Dynamic Power Systems for NASA Missions

    Author(s): Shaltens, Richard K.
    Abstract: Dynamic power systems have the potential to be used in Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) and Fission Surface Power Systems (FSPS) to provide high efficiency, reliable and long life power generation for future NASA ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 2007
    Added to NTRS: 2007-10-23
    Document ID: 20070030191; Report Number: E-15932, NASA/TM-2007-214707

    Stirling Isotope Power Systems for Stationary and Mobile Lunar Applications

    Author(s): Schmitz, Paul C.; Penswick, L. Barry; Shaltens, Richard K.
    Abstract: The NASA Exploration Systems Architecture Study (ESAS) places a significant emphasis on the development of a wide range of capabilities on the lunar surface as a stepping-stone to further space exploration. An important ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 2007
    Added to NTRS: 2007-03-23
    Document ID: 20070010458

    Comparison of Stirling engines for use with a 25-kW disk-electric conversion system

    Author(s): Shaltens, Richard K.
    Abstract: Heat engines were evaluated for terrestrial solar heat receivers. The Stirling Engine was identified as one of the most promising engines for terrestrial applications. The potential to meet the Department of Energy (DOE) ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1987
    Added to NTRS: 2005-10-13
    Accession Number: 87N27564; Document ID: 19870018131; Report Number: AIAA PAPER 87-9069, DOE/NASA-33408-2, E-3655, NAS 1.15:100111, NASA-TM-100111

    Stirling Converters For Solar Power

    Author(s): Shaltens, Richard K.; Schreiber, Jeffrey G.
    Abstract: Two designs expected to meet long-term goals for performance and cost. Proposed for advanced systems to convert solar thermal power to electrical power. Each system, designed to operate with 11-m-diameter paraboloidal ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1993
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 93B10237; Document ID: 19930000237; Report Number: LEW-15009

    Free-Piston Stirling Engines

    Author(s): Shaltens, Richard K.
    Abstract: Engines promise cost-effective solar-power generation. Report describes two concepts for Stirling-engine systems for conversion of solar heat to electrical energy. Recognized most promising technologies for meeting U.S. ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1989
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 89B10031; Document ID: 19890000031; Report Number: LEW-14558

    Initial results from the Solar Dynamic (SD) Ground Test Demonstration (GTD) project at NASA Lewis

    Author(s): Shaltens, Richard K.; Boyle, Robert V.
    Abstract: A government/industry team designed, built, and tested a 2 kWe solar dynamic space power system in a large thermal/vacuum facility with a simulated sun at the NASA Lewis Research Center. The Lewis facility provides an ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1995
    Added to NTRS: 2005-08-25
    Accession Number: 96N11651; Document ID: 19960001643; Report Number: E-9785, IECEC-95-421, NAS 1.15:107004, NASA-TM-107004

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