ISNPS Publications: Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems (ARPSs)

  1. Tournier, J.-M., M.S. El-Genk, and M. Schuller, Performance Analysis of a Multitube Vapor-Anode AMTEC Cell. Proc. 32nd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 1172-1179, 1997, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=661934.
  2. Merrill, J., M. Schuller, P. Hausgen, and R. Sievers, Vacuum Testing of High Efficiency Multi-Base Tube AMTEC Cell. Proc. 32nd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 1184-1189, 1997, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=661936.
  3. Huang, L., M.S. El-Genk, and M. J. Schuller, Measurements of Thermal Conductivities of Alumina Powders and Min-K in Vacuum. Proc. 32nd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 1190-1195, 1997, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=661937.
  4. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Gen, AMTEC Performance and Evaluation Analysis Model (APEAM): Comparison with Test Results of PX-4C, PX-5A, and PX-3A Cells. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), , , 1998, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/420/1/1576_1?isAuthorized=no.
  5. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Parametric Analyses of Vapor-Anode, Multitube AMTEC Cells for Pluto/Express Mission. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(3), 1461-1470, 1998, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/420/1/1461_1?isAuthorized=no.
  6. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, An Analysis of AMTEC, Multi-Cell Ground-Demo for the Pluto/Express Mission. Proc. 33rd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , , 1998, .
  7. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, An Analysis of Radioisotope Power Systems using Improved AMTEC Cells for the Pluto/ Express Mission. Proc. 33rd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , , 1998, .
  8. El-Genk, M.S., L. Huang, and J.-M. Tournier, Development and Performance Analyses of a Multi-Cell, AMTEC Space Power System. Proc. 33rd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, , , 1998, .
  9. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Recent Advances in Vapor-Anode, Multi-Tube, Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Conversion Cells for Space Power. Proc. 5th European Space Power Conference, , 257-264, 1998, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1998ESASP.416..257E.
  10. Huang, L. and M. S. El-Genk, Experimental Uncertainties in AMTEC Vacuum Tests. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP Conference Proceedings No.420, 1471-1478, 1998, .
  11. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Sodium Vapor Flow Regimes and Pressure Losses on Cathode Side of Multitube AMTEC Cell. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(3), 1595-1606, 1998, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/420/1/1595_1?isAuthorized=no.
  12. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Radiation/Conduction Model for Multitube AMTEC Cells. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(3), 1552-1564, 1998, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/420/1/1552_1?isAuthorized=no.
  13. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Heat Transfer in the Enclosure of a Multitube Alkali-Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter Cell. Proc. 7th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, HTD-357(4), 17-24, 1998, https://getinfo.de/app/Heat-Transfer-in-the-Enclosure-of-a-Multitube-Alkali/id/BLCP%3ACN026537744.
  14. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, An Electrical Model of Vapor-Anode, Multitube AMTEC Cell. Proc. 33rd Intersociety Engineering Conference on Energy Conversion, , , 1998, .
  15. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Optimization of Liquid-Return Artery in a Vapor-Anode, Multitube AMTEC. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(3), 1586-1594, 1998, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/420/1/1586_1?isAuthorized=no.
  16. Sholtis, Jr., J.A., R.J. Lipinski, and M.S. El-Genk, Coated Particle Fuel for Radioisotope Power Systems (RPSs) and Radioisotope Heater Units (RHUs). Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP No.458(2), 1398-1384, 1999, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1999AIPC..458.1378S.
  17. El-Genk, M.S., J.-M. Tournier, R. James, and C. Mayberry, Super-Alloy, AMTEC Cells for the Pluto/Express Mission. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP No.458(2), 1293-1300, 1999, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1999AIPC..458.1293E.
  18. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Analysis of Test Results of a Ground Demonstration of a Pluto/Express Power Generator. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 40, 1113-1128, 1999, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890499000278.
  19. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Performance Analysis of Pluto/Express, Multitube AMTEC Cells. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 40, 139-173, 1999, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019689049800048X.
  20. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, An Electric Model of Vapor Anode, Multi-Tube Alkali-Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter. J. Applied Electrochemistry, 29(11), 1263-1275, 1999, http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A%3A1003728129770.
  21. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Radiation Heat Transfer in Multi-Tube, Alkali-Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter. J. Heat Transfer, 121, 239-245, 1999, http://www.researchgate.net/publication/236488048_Radiation_heat_transfer_in_multitube_alkaline-metal_thermal-to-electric_converter.
  22. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Sodium Vapor Pressure Losses in a Multitube AMTEC Converter. J. Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 13, 117-125, 1999, .
  23. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Performance Analysis of Coated 238PuO2 Fuel Particles Compact for Radioisotope Heater Units. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-00), AIP No.504(2), 1458-1465, 2000, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2000AIPC..504.1458T.
  24. El-Genk, M.S., J.-M. Tournier, J.A. Sholtis, Jr., and R.J. Lipinski, Coated Particle Fuel for Radioisotope Power Systems and Heater Units: Status and Future Research Needs. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2000), AIP No.504(2), 1466-1475, 2000, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/504/1/1466_1?isAuthorized=no.
  25. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Helium Release from 238PuO2 Fuel Particles. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-00), AIP No.504(2), 1437-1447, 2000, http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2000AIPC..504.1437E.
  26. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Estimates of Helium Gas Release in 238PuO2 Fuel Particles for Radioisotope Heat Sources and Heater Units. J. Nuclear Materials, 280(1), 17-Jan, 2000, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022311500000362.
  27. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Design Optimization and Integration of Nickel/Haynes-25 AMTEC Cells into Radioisotope Power Systems. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 41(6), 1703-1728, 2000, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890400000212.
  28. King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, Analyses of Nb-1Zr/C-103, Vapor Anode, Multi-Tube AMTEC Cells. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2000), AIP No.504(2), 1383-1390, 2000, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/504/1/1383_1?isAuthorized=no.
  29. King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, Structural Analyses of a PX-Type, Nb-1ZR/C-103, Vapor-Anode AMTEC Cell. Proc. 35th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 940-949, 2000, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=870894.
  30. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Conical Evaporator and Liquid Return Wick Model for Vapor Anode, Multi-Tube AMTEC Cells. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-00), AIP No.504(2), 1361-1370, 2000, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/504/1/1361_1?isAuthorized=no.
  31. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Incipient Dryout in the Evaporator of Vapor Anode, Multi-Tube Alkali-Metal Thermal-to-Electric Conversion Cells. Proc. 35th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 930-939, 2000, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=870893.
  32. King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, A High Power, Coated Particle Fuel Compact Radioisotope Heat Unit. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2001), AIP No.552, 774-783, 2001, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/552/1/774_1?isAuthorized=no.
  33. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Performance Analysis of Coated Plutonia Particle Fuel Compact for Radioisotope Heater Units. J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 208, 29-50, 2001, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002954930100351X.
  34. Surampudi , R., R. Carpenter, M. El-Genk, L. Herrera, L. Mason, J. Mondt, R. Nesmith, D. Rapp, and R. Wiely, Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems Team Report: 2001 Technology Assessment and Recommended Roadmap for Potential NASA Deep Space Missions Beyond 2011. Jet Propulsion Laboratory Report No. JPL D-20757, , , 2001, http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/scitech/display.cfm?ST_ID=2462.
  35. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, Analysis of a Vapor Anode, Multi-tube, Potassium Refractory AMTEC Converter for Space Applications. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2001), AIP No.552, 1066-1075, 2001, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/552/1/1066_1?isAuthorized=no.
  36. Huang, L. and M.S. El-Genk, Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Alumina Powders and Molded Min-K in Vacuum. Int. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 42(3), 599-612, 2001, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890400000856.
  37. El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, Predictions of Segmented Thermoelectric Unicouples Performance at Hot Temperatures < 873 K and Cold Temperature of 298 K. Twenty-First International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT), IEEE, 408-411, 2002, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1190348&tag=1.
  38. El-Genk, M.S., and J.-M. Tournier, High Energy Utilization, Co-Generation Nuclear Power Plants with Static Energy Conversion. Proc. International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants, , , 2002, .
  39. Tournier, J.-M., and M.S. El-Genk, Capillary Limit of Evaporator Wick in Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converters. J. Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 16, 141-153, 2002, http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/2.6664?journalCode=jtht.
  40. El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, High Efficiency. Segmented Thermoelectric for Operation between 973 K and 300 K. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 44(7), 1069-1088, 2003, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890402001097.
  41. El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, and T. Caillat, Efficient, Segmented Thermoelectric for Space Power Applications. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 44(11), 1755-1772, 2003, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890402002170.
  42. El-Genk, M.S., Energy Conversion Options for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 368-375, 2003, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/654/1/368_1?isAuthorized=no.
  43. El-Genk, M, H. Saber, J. Sakamoto, and T. Caillat, Life Tests of Skutterudite Thermoelectric Unicouple (MAR-03). Proceedings of 22ndInternational Conference of Thermoelectrics (ICT-2003), IEEE Proceedings ICT, 417-420, 2003, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1287537&tag=1.
  44. Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, Design Optimization of High Power, Liquid Anode AMTEC. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 740-750, 2003, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/654/1/740_1?isAuthorized=no.
  45. El-Genk, M. S. and Jean-Michel Tournier, An Analysis of Coated Particles Fuel Compact-General Purpose Heat Source (CPFC-GPHS). J. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 44(3), 215-236, 2004, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014919700490011X.
  46. El-Genk, M.S., H. H. Saber, J. Sakamoto, and T. Caillat, Performance Tests of Coated and Uncoated Segmented Skutterudites / BiTe Thermoelectric Unicouples. Proceedings of 23rd International Conference of Thermoelectrics (ICT-2004), , , 2004, https://getinfo.de/app/Performance-Tests-of-Coated-and-Uncoated-Segmented/id/BLCP%3ACN063010065.
  47. El-Genk, M.S., and H.H. Saber, Cascaded Thermoelectric Conversion-Advanced Radioisotope Power System (CTC-ARPSs). Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 230-241, 2004, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/699/1/230_1?isAuthorized=no.
  48. El-Genk, M.S., and H.H. Saber, Cascaded Thermoelectric Converters for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 529-540, 2004, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/699/1/529_1?isAuthorized=no.
  49. El-Genk, M.S., H.H. Saber and T. Caillat, Performance Tests of Skutterudites and Segmented Thermoelectric Converters. Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 541-552, 2004, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/699/1/541_1?isAuthorized=no.
  50. El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, and T. Caillat, High Efficiency Thermoelectric Radioisotope Power Systems. Final Report Number UNM-ISNPS-1-2004, , , 2004, http://www.ntis.gov/search/product.aspx?ABBR=N20040084240.
  51. El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, AMTEC/TE Static Converters for High Energy Utilization, Small Nuclear Power Plants. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 45(4), 511-535, 2004, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890403001596.
  52. El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, Modeling and optimization of Segmented Thermoelectric Generators for Terrestrial and Space Applications. CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics, CRC Press, , 2005, http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/abs/10.1201/9781420038903.ch43.
  53. El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, Parametric and optimization Analyses of Cascaded Thermoelectric-Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems with 4-GPHS Bricks. CRC CRC Thermoelectrics Handbook: Macro to Nano, CRC Press, , 2005, https://vitalverses.net/product/show/978142003890356.
  54. El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, Performance and Mass Estimates of CTM- ARPSs with 4-GPHS Bricks. CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics, CRC Press, , 2005, https://vitalverses.net/product/show/978142003890355.
  55. El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, T. Caillat, and J. Sakamoto, Test Results and Performance Comparisons of Coated and UN-Coated Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 47, 174-200, 2005, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890405000907.
  56. Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, Performance of a Skutterudite-based Segmented Unicouple with a Metallic Coating Near Hot Junction. Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 572-583, 2005, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/746/1/572_1?isAuthorized=no.
  57. Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, Performance Tests Results of a Skutterudite-Based Unicouple with a Metallic Coating. Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 584-592, 2005, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/746/1/584_1?isAuthorized=no.
  58. El-Genk, M.S. and H. H. Saber, Radioisotope Power Systems with Skutterudite-Based Thermoelectric Converters. Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 485-494, 2005, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/746/1/485_1?isAuthorized=no.
  59. El-Genk, M. and H. Saber, Thermal and Performance Analyses of Efficient Radioisotope Power Systems. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 47, 2290-2307, 2006, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890405003213.
  60. Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, Three-Dimensional Analyses of Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples with Metallic Coating. Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-06), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 813, 581-589, 2006, http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/813/1/581_1?isAuthorized=no.
  61. Saber, H. H., M. S. El-Genk, and T. Caillat, Test Results of Skutterudite-Based Thermoelectric Unicouples. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 48, 555-567, 2007, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019689040600197X.
  62. Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, Effects of Metallic Coatings on the Performance of Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 48(4), 1383-1400, 2007, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890406003189.
  63. El-Genk, M. S, H. H. Saber, and J. L. Parker, Efficient Spreaders for Cooling High Performance Computer Chips. J. Applied Thermal Engineering, 27, 1072-1088, 2007, http://yadda.icm.edu.pl/yadda/element/bwmeta1.element.elsevier-4e9530ef-8e57-3816-bf49-c5ac2623c43e.
  64. El-Genk, M.S. and H. H. Saber, Performance analysis of Cascaded Thermoelectric Converters for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 46, 1083-1105, 2005, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890404001578.
  65. El-Genk, M. and J.-M. Tournier, Study of a Coated-Particle Fuel form for Advanced Radioisotope heat Sources I: Fabrication Techniques and Helium Gas Release. Final Report UNM ISNPS-5-1999 Part i, , , 1999, .
  66. El-Genk, M. and J.-M. Tournier, Study of a Coated-Particle Fuel form for Advanced Radioisotope heat Sources II: Coated-Particle Fuel Design Model and Potential of Advanced Radioisotope Heat Sources. Final Report UNM ISNPS-5-1999 Part i, , , 1999, .
  67. El-Genk, M.S., Energy Conversion Technologies for Advanced Radioisotope and Nuclear Reactor Power Systems for Future Exploration. 2002 Proc. 21st Int. Conf. on Thermoelectrics (ICT), , 375-380, 2002, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=01190342.
  68. Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, Optimization of Segmented Thermoelectric for Maximizing Conversion Efficiency and Electric Power Density. 2002 Proc. 21st Int. Conf. on Thermoelectrics (ICT), , 404-407, 2002, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1190347.
  69. Breedlove, J. J., M. V. Zagarola, T. M. Conboy, A. Shah, C.Yu Lu, M. S. El-Genk, T. Schriner, Turbo-Brayton Converter for Radioisotope Power Systems. In Proceedings, Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2018), American Nuclear Society, , , 2018, .
  70. El-Genk, M. S., T. M. Schriener, and J. J. Breedlove, Thermal Analyses of Heat Source Assembly for a Dual Loop, Turbo-Brayton Radioisotope Power System. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 10, 82-91, 2019, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451904918305560.
  71. Schriener, T.M., M. S. El-Genk, Thermal Analyses of 440 We Thermoacoustic Radioisotope Power System,” J. Nuclear Engineering and Design. J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 385, 111504, 2021, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0029549321004568.
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