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NASA NTRS1992

A survey of instabilities within centrifugal pumps and concepts for improving the flow range of pumps in rocket engines

Design features and concepts that have primary influence on the stable operating flow range of propellant-feed centrifugal turbopumps in a rocket engine are discussed. One of the throttling limitations of a pump-fed rocket engine is the stable operating range of the pump. Several varieties of pump hydraulic instabilities are mentioned. Some pump design criteria are summarized and a qualitative correlation of key parameters to pump stall and surge are referenced. Some of the design criteria were taken from the literature on high pressure ratio centrifugal compressors. Therefore, these have yet to be validated for extending the stable operating flow range of high-head pumps. Casing treatment devices, dynamic fluid-damping plenums, backflow-stabilizing vanes and flow-reinjection techniques are summarized. A planned program was undertaken at LeRC to validate these concepts. Technologies developed by this program will be available for the design of turbopumps for advanced space rocket engines for use by NASA in future space missions where throttling is essential.

Veres, Joseph P.↗
DOE OSTI2020

Validated model of a thermoelectric heat pump clothes dryer using secondary pumped loops

The energy associated with clothes drying makes up 4% of the total residential electrical energy consumption in the US. The cost is high since most clothes dryers use electric resistance heating which is inexpensive but also energy inefficient. State-of-the-art vapor-compression heat pump clothes dryers offer significant energy savings but have limited market penetration in the US. Here, a new configuration of clothes dryer was studied that utilizes a solid-state thermoelectric heat pump with pumped secondary water loops and conventional fin-and-tube water-to-air heat exchangers. Experimental results are presented for the thermoelectric dryer prototype with a combined energy factor of 6.89 lb BDW /kWh (specific moisture extraction rate of 1.71 kg w /kWh) and a dry time of 84 min for a standard load size of 8.45 lb (3.83 kg) with 57.5% starting moisture content. This is a 85% energy efficiency improvement over baseline electric resistance dryers. The efficiency and drying time results achieved are similar to vapor compression heat pump dryers. Compared to previous air-based thermoelectric clothes dryers, the energy efficiency has been increased by 6%, but drying time has been reduced by as much as 47% using secondary pumped loops and separate heat exchangers, which represents a significant advancement in the technology. In addition to the experimental prototype, a model was also developed to study the performance. The model was validated against experimental prototype data and used to identify the range of performance (dry time and efficiency) that could be expected of the design.

42 ENGINEERING↗
NASA NTRS1992

Observation of enhanced thermal lensing due to near-Gaussian pump energy deposition in a laser-diode side-pumped Nd:YAG laser

The authors report operation of a laser-diode side-pumped Nd:YAG laser with a novel pumping geometry that ensures efficient conversion of pump energy into the TEM00 mode. Significant enhancement of thermally induced lensing due to the near-Gaussian energy deposition profile of the pump radiation was observed. An induced lens of approximately 3.2-m focal length was measured at average incident pump powers of only 3.2 W (corresponding to a 0.6 W heat load).

Welford, David↗
NASA NTRS1999

Terahertz Optical Gain Based on Intersubband Transitions in Optically-Pumped Semiconductor Quantum Wells: Coherent Pumped-Probe Interactions

Terahertz optical gain due to intersubband transitions in optically-pumped semiconductor quantum wells (QW's) is calculated nonperturbatively. We solve the pump- field-induced nonequilibrium distribution function for each subband of the QW system from a set of rate equations that include both intrasubband and intersubband relaxation processes. The gain arising from population inversion and stimulated Raman processes is calculated in a unified manner. We show that the coherent pump and signal wave interactions contribute significantly to the THz gain. Because of the optical Stark effect and pump-induced population redistribution, optical gain saturation at larger pump intensities is predicted.

Liu, Ansheng↗
DOE OSTI2020

Reduction of waveguide vacuum trips in CEBAF accelerating cavities with a combination ion pump and non-evaporable getter pump

Pressure spikes in the fundamental power coupler waveguide are a significant source of trips during the operation of both original and refurbished superconducting radio-frequency cavities installed in the CEBAF accelerator. In its original configuration, two waveguides from a cavity-pair are connected to a single 32 l/s ion pump. In 2017 a new cavity-pair was installed in a refurbished cryomodule in which a NEXTorr® D200-5 combination ion pump and non-evaporable getter pump was installed for each waveguide. It is shown that hydrogen is the dominant residual gas in the waveguide and simulations with Molflow+ indicated that the new pumping scheme allows reducing the pressure at the end of the waveguide by a factor of ~5 , compared to the original configuration. In conclusion, the new cavity-pair has been operating in CEBAF for a total of 431 days and it only had a total of 3 trips due to vacuum spikes in the waveguide.

46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ↗
DOE OSTI2020

Coherent Spin Pumping in a Strongly Coupled Magnon-Magnon Hybrid System

Here, we experimentally identify coherent spin pumping in the magnon-magnon hybrid modes of yttrium iron garnet/permalloy (YIG/Py) bilayers. By reducing the YIG and Py thicknesses, the strong interfacial exchange coupling leads to large avoided crossings between the uniform mode of Py and the spin wave modes of YIG enabling accurate determination of modification of the linewidths due to the dampinglike torque. We identify additional linewidth suppression and enhancement for the in-phase and out-of-phase hybrid modes, respectively, which can be interpreted as concerted dampinglike torque from spin pumping. Furthermore, varying the Py thickness shows that both the fieldlike and dampinglike couplings vary like 1/$\sqrt{𝑡_{Py}}$, verifying the prediction by the coupled Landau-Lifshitz equations.

ferromagnetic resonance↗
DOE OSTI2016

Reviving Antibiotics: Efflux Pump Inhibitors That Interact with AcrA, a Membrane Fusion Protein of the AcrAB-TolC Multidrug Efflux Pump

Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to human welfare. Inhibitors of multidrug efflux pumps (EPIs) are promising alternative therapeutics that could revive activities of antibiotics and reduce bacterial virulence. Identification of new druggable sites for inhibition is critical for developing effective EPIs, especially in light of constantly emerging resistance. We describe new EPIs that interact with and possibly inhibit the function of periplasmic membrane fusion proteins, critical components of efflux pumps that are responsible for the activation of the transporter and the recruitment of the outer-membrane channel. The discovered EPIs bind to AcrA, a component of the prototypical AcrAB-TolC pump, change its structure in vivo, inhibit efflux of fluorescent probes and potentiate the activities of antibiotics in Escherichia coli cells. These findings expand the chemical and mechanistic diversity of EPIs, suggest the mechanism for regulation of the efflux pump assembly and activity, and provide a promising path for reviving the activities of antibiotics in resistant bacteria.

60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES↗
DOE OSTI2018

Design and Analysis of Embedded I&C for a Fully Submerged Magnetically Suspended Impeller Pump

Improving nuclear reactor power system designs and fuel-processing technologies for safer and more efficient operation requires the development of new component designs. In particular, many of the advanced reactor designs such as the molten salt reactors and high-temperature gas-cooled reactors have operating environments beyond the capability of most currently available commercial components. To address this gap, new cross-cutting technologies need to be developed that will enable design, fabrication, and reliable operation of new classes of reactor components. The Advanced Sensor Initiative of the Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies initiative is investigating advanced sensor and control designs that are capable of operating in these extreme environments. Under this initiative, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has been developing embedded instrumentation and control (I&C) for extreme environments. To develop, test, and validate these new sensing and control techniques, ORNL is building a pump test bed that utilizes submerged magnetic bearings to levitate the shaft. The eventual goal is to apply these techniques to a high-temperature (700°C) canned rotor pump that utilizes active magnetic bearings to eliminate the need for mechanical bearings and seals. The technologies will benefit the Next Generation Power Plant, Advanced Reactor Concepts, and Small Modular Reactor programs. In this paper, we will detail the design and analysis of the embedded I&C test bed with submerged magnetic bearings, focusing on the interplay between the different major systems. Then we will analyze the forces on the shaft and their role in the magnetic bearing design. Next, we will develop the radial and thrust bearing geometries needed to meet the operational requirements of the test bed. In conclusion, we will present some initial system identification results to validate the theoretical models of the test bed dynamics.

22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS↗
DOE OSTI2023

Organic Vacuum Pump Fluids for the Vacuum Pumping of Fusion Power Plants

Vacuum pumps are the heart of the fusion fuel cycle, but most currently proposed pumping technologies are not capable of handling the required flow rates and vacuum pressures. Oil-containing vacuum pumps can readily meet the flow requirements, but vacuum fluids will degrade in fusion-relevant environments due to contact with tritium and exposure to high-energy radiation. Here, in this study, we describe a methodology to screen vacuum fluid candidates and purify these candidate fluids post oxidation, post exposure to deuterium, and post exposure to gamma radiation (<7.5 MGy) to simulate a process in which vacuum fluids can be recovered and regenerated during the fusion fuel cycle. A series of oils, including a highly purified mineral oil, phenyl silicone oil, and a polyphenyl ether, are shown to be suitable candidates for vacuum pumping. Additionally, we describe a simple purification methodology to remove oxidized functionalities and the associated isotopologues induced by contact with deuterium from the candidate vacuum fluids This purification methodology can also be applied to radiological damage with moderate effect. Finally, we demonstrate that the sorbents can be regenerated through electromagnetic microwave digestion.

oxidation↗
NASA NTRS1981

Assignment of the /Li-7/2 optically pumped laser transitions pumped by Ar/+/ and Kr/+/ laser lines

Welling and Wellegehausen (1977) have reported a list of Na2 and Li2 lines (belonging to B-X and A-X systems) which lase when vapors of these dimers are pumped with an Ar(+) or Kr(+) laser. A description is presented of a fluorescence study of the A-X system of the (Li-7)2 molecule excited by a Kr(+) laser (6471 A). The optically pumped laser lines are identified as P and R doublets in two different fluorescence series. The conditions which favor lasing action of these lines are pointed out. All but one of the known optically pumped laser lines of (Li-7)2 along with their assignments are presented in a table. For each pumping line, several additional wavelengths are listed which satisfy the condition for laser oscillations and which might well lase well under slightly improved conditions.

Verma, K. K.↗
NASA NTRS1990

A modified pump laser system to pump the titanium sapphire laser

As a result of the wide tunability of the titanium sapphire laser NASA has sited it to be used to perform differential absorption lidar (DIAL) measurements of H2O vapor in the upper and lower troposphere. The titanium sapphire laser can provide a spectrally narrow (0.3 to 1.0 pm), high energy (0.5 to 1.0 J) output at 727, 762, and 940 nm which are needed in the DIAL experiments. This laser performance can be obtained by addressing the line-narrowing issues in a master oscillator and the high energy requirement in a fundamental mode oscillator. By injection seeding, the single frequency property of the master oscillator can produce a line narrow high energy power oscillator. A breadboard model of the titanium sapphire laser that will ultimately be used in NASA lidar atmospheric sensing experiment is being designed. The task was to identify and solve any problem that would arise in the actual laser system. One such problem was encountered in the pump laser system. The pump laser that is designed to pump both the master oscillator and power oscillator is a Nd:YLF laser. Nd:YLF exhibits a number of properties which renders this material an attractive option to be used in the laser system. The Nd:YLF crystal is effectively athermal; it produces essentially no thermal lensing and thermally induced birefringence is generally insignificant in comparison to the material birefringence resulting from the uniaxial crystal structure. However, in application repeated fracturing of these laser rods was experience. Because Nd:YLF rods are not commercially available at the sizes needed for this application a modified pump laser system to replace the Nd:YLF laser rod was designed to include the more durable Nd:YAG laser rods. In this design, compensation for the thermal lensing effect that is introduced because of the Nd:YAG laser rods is included.

Petway, Larry B.↗
NASA NTRS2019

A mechanically pumped two-phase fluid loop for thermal control based on the capillary pumped loop

A novel two-phase Mechanically Pumped Fluid Loop (MPFL) for thermal control is presented. The operating principles are outlined and results from a prototype test facility are shown. The system is a variant of the Capillary Pumped Loop (CPL) where a mechanical pump and bypass line have been added to make a pump-assisted CPL. The benefits of this design are discussed, and test results are shown that demonstrate the feasibility of the system architecture. Stable performance for heat loads between 30 W and 850 W are reported along with the capability of handling a heat flux of up to 13 W/cm2. In addition, the testbed incorporates a novel planar Additively Manufactured (AM) evaporator. Preliminary test results show that the evaporator can maintain isothermality within 0.5 C for heat loads up to 100 W and within 3 C for heat loads up to 325 W.

Sunada, Eric↗
DOE OSTI2021

Suitable low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants for two-speed Heat Pumps for residential applications based on speed Heat Pumps for residential applications based on simulated performance simulated performance

Cold climate Heat Pumps (CCHPs) using single-speed compressors in tandem have been successfully built and tested to reach its performance metrics with outdoor temperatures as low as -25°C. CCHPs must be designed to alleviate the problems of too high discharge temperatures, low suction pressure and high-pressure ratio at low ambient conditions and insufficient heating capacity relative to the heating capacity at 8.3°C. In this paper we recognize those concerns. Low-GWP refrigerants are screened based on the shape of their T-S saturation boundary. Simulations of the performance of low-GWP refrigerants (R32, R454B, R466A, and R452B) relative to R410A is done using the DOE/ORNL Heat Pump Design Model at the component level. Systemic inefficiency, the root cause of lost work, is addressed by component-level exergy analysis to refine design options. CCHPs using low-GWP refrigerants addresses issues of reducing energy consumption, lowering carbon footprint, and enabling environmentally sustainability. The CCHP was designed to meet a HSPF > 11.0 and SEER > 15.0 having adequate heat pump heating capacity down to -25°C. It is estimated that at least 2.6 million U.S homes using electric furnaces and heat pumps in cold or very old climates with an annual energy consumption of 0.17EJ would benefit by CCHPs.

Ally, Moonis↗
DOE OSTI2018

Nanosecond room-temperature Fe : ZnSe laser pumped inside the resonator of a transversely diode-pumped Er : YLF laser

Lasing at room temperature is obtained in a Fe : ZnSe crystal installed as a passive Q-switch in a diode-pumped Er : YLF laser resonator. A miniresonator of the Fe : ZnSe laser is formed by mirrors pressed against the optical surfaces of the crystal with high reflectivities at λ = 4 − 4.5 μm and a high transmittance for the Er : YLF laser generation lines. In the Er : YLF laser resonator, short pulses of ∼100 ns duration at λ = 2.65 μm are generated, stipulated by passive Q-switching of the resonator by the Fe : ZnSe crystal. The absorption of the Er : YLF laser radiation in the Fe : ZnSe crystal leads to the pumping of Fe : ZnSe laser, which generates pulses with a duration of less than 50 ns and an energy of ∼0.5 μJ at λ = 4.2 μm. The laser operates in the pulse-periodic pump regime with a repetition rate up to 200 Hz. (paper)

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSIC↗
DOE OSTI2021

Substituted ALPO-5 Zeolites as Promising O 2 Sorption Pump Materials: A Density Functional Theory Study

Many chemical processes depend on having an environment that is low in oxygen partial pressure (P O2 < 100 Pa); sorption pumps are a promising route to establishing that environment by either oxygen pumping or oxygen separation from an inert gas. Near ambient sorption-based processes rely on either pressure or thermal swings, requiring no moving parts, no electricity, and neither very high nor very low temperatures. In this work, we use ab initio calculations to explore zeolites as a class of materials for sorption based oxygen pumping/separation. Our calculations indicate that while the neat ALPO-5 zeolite does not adsorb O 2 , O 2 does adsorb on zeolites selectively substituted with transition metals and metalloids and hence, can enable separation and pumping. ALPO-5 substituted with Si, Ge, Sn, Pd, Pt, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Zr, Mo, Hf, W, Ce, and Pr provides adsorption energies ranging from -0.19 to -3.92 eV, (-) indicates exothermic process. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive understanding of what controls the adsorption energy: 1) the substi-tutions must be able to adopt an oxidation state that is more positive than the cation it replaces, and 2) the size of the pore into which the O 2 adsorbs to the wall. Additionally, we conduct a ther-modynamic analysis of a thermal swing cycle to approximate the optimal O 2 binding energy for 2 low energy O 2 pumping/separation. We find that the minimum energy cost likely occurs when the adsorption energy is in the range of 0.75 – 1.00 eV (72 – 97 kJ·mol -1 ), which corresponds to Ge, V, Pt, or Ce substituted ALPO-5.

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE↗
NASA NTRS1965

Ion pump provides increased vacuum pumping speed

Multiple-cell ion pumps with increased vacuum pumping speed are used for producing ultrahigh vacuums in vacuum tubes and mass spectrometers. The pump has eight cathode-anode magnetron cells arranged in a cylinder which increase the surface area of the cathode.

Source record↗
NASA NTRS1972

LH2 pump component development testing in the electric pump room at test cell C inducer no. 1

The characteristics of a turbine pump for use with the nuclear engine for rocket vehicles are discussed. It was determined that the pump will be a two stage centrifugal pump with both stages having backswept impellers and an inducer upstream of the first stage impeller. The test program provided demonstration of the ability of the selected design to meet the imposed requirements.

Andrews, F. X.↗