Objectif This project aims to propose an optimised design for Radioisotopic Thermal Generators, which are key components for the space exploration. The proposed target is 1W/kg in the range of >1W generators.The research activities:The research activities have to tackle the optimisation of the fuel and the radiations protection, the materials, the conversion, the operating temperature and the structure (separable option). Moreover, for this kind of generators, the confinement of the nuclear material is a critical issue. The behaviour of the system under normal and accidental conditions has to be assessed and leads the design. For that a theoretical approach by modelling is proposed.Furthermore, the project takes in consideration the operation constraints of the generator in terms of interfaces with the spacecraft and safety rules.Finally, the project will propose a design of a RTG complying with the requirements. The programme includes the design documentation for mock-ups and tests programme.Project Organisation:The project is scheduled on 24 months and gathers experts from 3 NIS teams and 3 INTAS teams. This collaboration involves experienced Scientifics and Engineers in the complementary fields of RTG developments, materials, thermo-analysis, thermo-electrics, aerodynamics, spacecraft power systems, nuclear engineering and safety. The involved organisations are:- FSUE "KRASNAYA ZVEZDA" (RED STAR),- CSJC RIE "BIAPOS",- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM)- Alcatel ETCA,- Ecole des Mines de Nancy,- TECHNICATOME as coordinator.Application field:The results of the project could find near term applications in the frame of the Mars exploration missions. Indeed such radioisotopic devices are necessary to power probes and rovers on the Martian surface. Programme(s) IC-INTAS - International Association for the promotion of cooperation with scientists from the independent states of the former Soviet Union (INTAS), 1993- Thème(s) CNES - CNES Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement Data not available Coordinateur TECHNICATOME Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Cen Cadarache 13115 Saint Paul lez Durances France Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (5) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire ALCATEL ETCA Belgique Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse RUE CHAPELLE BEAUSSART, 101 MONT-SUR-MARCHIENNE Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée CJSC RIE Biapos Russie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Leninsky prospect 38-6 117334 Moscow Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée FSUE KRASNAYA ZVEZDA Russie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse ELEKTROLITNYI PROEZD, 1A MOSCOW Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Russie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Institutskaya str. 4/1 630090 Novosibirsk Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Solid state physics Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine France Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Parc de Saurupt 54042 Nancy Cedex Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée