Preliminary Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) of the Conceptual Brayton Isotope Power System (BIPS) flight system
Abstract
A failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) was made of the Brayton Isotope Power System Flight System (BIPS-FS) as presently conceived. The components analyzed include: Mini-BRU; Heat Source Assembly (HSA); Mini-Brayton Recuperator (MBR); Space Radiator; Ducts and Bellows, Insulation System; Controls; and Isotope Heat Source (IHS).
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- January 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976STIN...7726643M
- Keywords:
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- Brayton Cycle;
- Failure;
- Isotopes;
- Modes;
- Heat Radiators;
- Heat Sources;
- Insulation;
- Energy Production and Conversion