temperature which implies a different power cycle optimization such that less recuperation is needed for the thermodynamic cycles. This will have a lowering effect on the overall mass and thus proper comparison with other systems must consider that type of indirect benefits. Figure 7.18 and 7.19 present a comparison between LDR with different working fluids and heat pipe radiator. These results could be even more impressive if improvements on the LDR technologies are made such as the use of liquid metal droplets. Figure 7.16 Schematic view of a Gyroreactor [Bailly du Bois, 1991] Figure 7.17 Liquid Droplet Radiator Concept [White, 1987]
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