Masters Theses
Abstract
"The purpose of this investigation is to design a nuclear reactor which can be used as a rocket propulsion device. The reactor investigated is fueled with a molten uranium-bismuth alloy and utilizes a two phase vortex flow principle. Hydrogen is employed as a coolant and rocket propellant. The hydrogen is heated directly by the fuel thus eliminating the need for heat exchangers. The major part of the investigation consists of a two group neutron diffusion study to show the operational feasibility of this type of reactor and to obtain an optimum design. the study shows that this type of reactor is practical and that it can be used successfully as a rocket propulsion device"--Abstract, page ii.
Advisor(s)
Edwards, D. R.
Committee Member(s)
Sauer, Harry J., Jr., 1935-2008
Kim, Hichull
Department(s)
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science
Degree Name
M.S. in Nuclear Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1968
Pagination
vi, 67 pages
Rights
© 1968 Robert Philip Schmitt, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Nuclear reactors -- Design
Space vehicles -- Propulsion systems
Thesis Number
T 2173
Print OCLC #
6000650
Electronic OCLC #
794122358
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Schmitt, Robert Philip, "The design of a molten fueled, vortex reactor, for use as a rocket propulsion device" (1968). Masters Theses. 6701.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/6701
