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Space Power and Propulsion

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2016) | Viewed by 8550

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Martin Tajmar

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Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden), Dresden, Germany
Interests: electric propulsion; breakthrough propulsion for spacecraft

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Space is not only the final frontier, but a classical technology driver pushing our engineering limits. On the other hand, space industry is also quite conservative because every implementation of new technologies increases risks of failure. This creates an interesting environment for space power applications with spin-offs and spin-ins in both directions.

High performance space power systems will be essential for next generation telecom satellites, as well as deep-space probes, manned missions to Mars, or even future launch systems. Novel power solutions may even lead to new space propulsion applications like futuristic fusion powered rockets. Space may even be a resource that we can tap to provide power to Earth or other space probes, using concepts like solar power harvesting and power beaming.

This Special Issue will focus on the recent advancement of space power related technologies and explore leading-edge development as well as potential revolutionary technology concepts that can impact future space missions within the next 20 years.

Prof. Dr. Martin Tajmar
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • thermo-electric power conversion
  • new materials or processes for solar energy
  • power beaming concepts and applications
  • compact nuclear power sources
  • fuel cells on satellites
  • propulsion applications with advanced power sources
  • novel concepts (e.g., using 3D printing or inflatable structures)

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Thermoelectric Generators on Satellites—An Approach for Waste Heat Recovery in Space
by Marian Von Lukowicz, Elisabeth Abbe, Tino Schmiel and Martin Tajmar
Energies 2016, 9(7), 541; https://doi.org/10.3390/en9070541 - 14 Jul 2016
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Environmental radiation in space (from the Sun, etc.) and operational thermal loads result in heat flows inside the structure of satellites. Today these heat flows remain unused and are collected, transported to a radiator and emitted to space to prevent the satellite from [...] Read more.
Environmental radiation in space (from the Sun, etc.) and operational thermal loads result in heat flows inside the structure of satellites. Today these heat flows remain unused and are collected, transported to a radiator and emitted to space to prevent the satellite from overheating, but they hold a huge potential to generate electrical power independently of solar panels. Thermoelectric generators are a promising approach for such applications because of their solid state characteristics. As they do not have any moving parts, they do not cause any vibrations in the satellite. They are said to be maintenance-free and highly reliable. Due to the expected small heat flows modern devices based on BiTe have to be considered, but these devices have no flight heritage. Furthermore, energy harvesting on space systems is a new approach for increasing the efficiency and reliability. In this paper, different systems studies and applications are discussed based some experimental characterisation of the electrical behaviour and their dependence on thermal cycles and vibration. Full article
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