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Preliminary Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) of the conceptual Brayton Isotope Power System (BIPS) Flight System

L.G. Miller

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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). (TFD)

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Key concepts: Brayton cycle, Failure mode, effects, and criticality analysis, Bellows, Criticality, Nuclear engineering, Radiator (engine cooling), Environmental science, Engineering