Providing Power to Lunar Installations Through an Organic Rankine Cycle

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Francisco, F (Author) FCUP; Bertolami, O (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: JBIS. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society

Vol. 75

Pages: 78-85

ISSN: 0007-084X

Publisher: British Interplanetary Society

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Authenticus ID: P-00W-YJN

Abstract (EN): This paper proposes using the temperature gradients between the Moon's surface and the soil at a depth of only a few meters to power an Organic Rankine Cycle that could supply a permanent installation, particularly at night, when solar power is not available. The theoretical and engineering considerations show that, with existing working fluids and feasible technical requirements, it is possible to continuously yield 25 kW to sustain a three-person crew. © 2022 British Interplanetary Society. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific