Advancing technologies
Abstract
Attention is given to fast breeder reactors, the design of supersonic transport aircraft, aircraft turbofan design, superconducting d.c. motors and superconducting a.c. generators, fiber-reinforced composites, batteries for electric vehicles, the accuracy of machine tools, self-lubricating materials, polymer engineering, and ultrahigh-speed centrifuges. The emphasis in the papers is on practical applications, e.g., superconducting d.c. generators for ship propulsion, industrial drives or aluminum smelters, and ultrahigh-speed centrifuges for uranium enrichment.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report A
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977STIA...7831151S
- Keywords:
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- Laser Applications;
- Machine Tools;
- Superconductors;
- Technology Utilization;
- Ac Generators;
- Breeder Reactors;
- Centrifuges;
- Composite Materials;
- Electric Motor Vehicles;
- Energy Technology;
- Engine Design;
- Marine Propulsion;
- Polymers;
- Reactor Design;
- Reinforcing Fibers;
- Self Lubrication;
- Supersonic Aircraft;
- Technology Assessment;
- Turbofan Engines;
- Engineering (General)