Publications By Topic : Space Nuclear Power And Propulsion Systems

Schriener T.M., M.S. El-Genk, "Armoring Lightweight Foldable Radiator Panel for Lunar Surface Fission Power Systems". J. Nuclear Technology, 1-25, 2025. [See Continuation Review and Technical Report 21 ESI-0049-2 for more information]
Schriener T.M., M.S. El-Genk, "Launch Solid Stress Analyses of Ultra-Light Heat Rejection Radiator Module and Panel for Lunar Fission Surface Power". J. British Interplanetary Society, 78(3), 74-83, 2025 [See Continuation Review and Technical Report 21 ESI-0049-2 for more information]
El-Genk, M.S., T. Schriener, "Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator for Nuclear Reactor Power Systems on Lunar Surface". J. Nuclear Technology, 211(3), 400-428, 2025.[See Continuation Review and Technical Report 21 ESI-0049-2 for more information]
Schriener, T.M., M.S. El-Genk, "Armored Lightweight Heat Rejection Radiator for Lunar Surface Nuclear Reactor Power Systems". Proceedings ANS 2024 Nuclear and Emerging technologies for Space (NETS 2024), 2024 [See Continuation Review and Technical Report 21 ESI-0049-2 for more information]
El-Genk, M.S., "Designs of Space Nuclear Reactor Power Systems for the Avoidance of Single Point Failures, Launch Safety, and a Long Operation Life". Proceedings AIAA ASCEND Conference, 2024.
El-Genk, M.S., T.M. Schriener, "Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator for Nuclear Reactor Power Systems on Lunar Surface". Nuclear Technology, 1-29, 2024. [See Continuation Review and Technical Report 21 ESI-0049-2 for more information]
El-Genk, M.S., T. Schriener, "Lightweight Heat Pipe Radiator Panel for Lunar Surface Fission Power Systems". Proceedings AIAA ASCEND Conference, 2024. [See Continuation Review and Technical Report 21 ESI-0049-2 for more information]
El-Genk, M.S., T. Schriener, "Cybersecurity Analyses of a Space Reactor Power System under Simulated False Data Injection Attacks". Proceedings AIAA ASCEND Conference, 2023.
El-Genk, M.S., T. Schriener, "Design and Analyses of Lightweight Radiator Module for Nuclear Reactor Lunar Surface Power". Proceedings AIAA ASCEND Conference, 2023. [See Technical Report 21 ESI-0049-1 for more information]
Schriener, T.M., M. S. El-Genk, "Thermal Analyses of 440 We Thermoacoustic Radioisotope Power System." J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 385, 111504, 2021.
El-Genk, M. S., T. M. Schriener, and J. J. Breedlove, "Thermal Analyses of Heat Source Assembly for a Dual Loop, Turbo-Brayton Radioisotope Power System". Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 10, 82-91, 2019.
Schriener, T. M., and M. S. El-Genk, "Effects of decreasing fuel enrichment on the design of the Pellet Bed Reactor (PeBR) for lunar outposts". Progress in Nuclear Energy, 104, 288-297, 2018.
Breedlove, J. J., M. V. Zagarola, T. M. Conboy, A. Shah, C.Yu Lu, M. S. El-Genk, T. Schriner, "Turbo-Brayton Converter for Radioisotope Power Systems". In Proceedings, Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2018), American Nuclear Society, 2018.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Convection Heat Transfer Analyses and Correlation for Alkali Liquid Metals in Uniformly Heated Tubes". Proceedings, 16th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics (NURETH-16), Paper# 13512, 2015.
Schriener, T.M. and M.S. El-Genk, "RANS-Based CFD Analyses of Turbulent Flow in a Solid Core, Small Modular Reactor". Proceedings International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP 2014), Paper #14075, 1946-1955, 2014.
Schriener, T.M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Safety Analysis of Solid Core-Sectored Compact Reactor (SC-SCoRe)". Proceedings International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP 2014), Paper #14074, 1714-1724, 2014.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Thermal-Hydraulics and Safety Analyses of the Solid Core-Sectored Compact Reactor (SC-SCoRe) and Power System". Progress in Nuclear Energy, 76, 216-231, 2014.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Inherently Safe Fission Power System for Lunar Outposts". Proceedings 6th Conference of the International Association of the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS), SP-715, 2013. [See Technical Report No. UNM-ISNPS-1-2013 for more information]
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Fuel Loading of PeBR for a Long Operation Life on the Lunar Surface". Proceedings of 12th International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP-12), paper No. 12044, 24-28, 2012.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Neutronics and Thermal-Hydraulics Analysis of a Liquid Metal Fast Reactor for Expandable Lunar Surface Power". Annals of Nuclear Energy, 41, 48-60, 2012.
Schriener, T.M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Thermal-Hydraulics and Safety Analysis of Sectored Compact Reactor for Lunar Surface Power". Proceedings of 12th International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP-12), paper No. 12047, 24-28, 2012.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "A Neutronics Analysis of Long-Life, Sectored Compact Reactor Concepts for Lunar Surface Power". J. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 53, 106-118, 2011.
Pham, T. T., and M. S. El-Genk, "An Investigation of Dose Estimates Inside a Space Station Using Solar Proton Spectrum". Proceedings 15th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems (ICENES-2011), 2011. [See Technical Report No. UNM-ISNPS-1-2013 for more information]
Skandani, A. A., Pham. T., Luhrs, C. C., El-Genk, M. S. and Al-Haik, M, "Effects of Composition and Transparency on the Photo and Radioluminescence of Y2O3:Eu Complexes". J. Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 166(7), 501-512, 2011.
M. S. El-Genk and T. M. Schriener, "Long Operation Life Reactor for Lunar Surface Power". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 241, 2339-2352, 2011.
Schriener, T. M., and M. S. El-Genk, "Neutronics and Thermal-Hydraulics Analysis of a Long Operational Life LMR for Lunar Surface Power". Proceedings 15th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems (ICENES-2011), 2011.
M. S. El-Genk and Jean-Michel P. Tournier, "Uses of Liquid-Metal and Water Heat Pipes in Space Reactor Power Systems". J. Frontiers in Heat Pipes, 2, 3002, 2011.
El-Genk, M. S., Tournier, J.-M., P., and Gallo, B. M., "Dynamic Simulation of a Space Reactor System with Closed Brayton Cycle Loops". J. Propulsion and Power, 26(3), 394-406, 2010.
El-Genk, M. S. and Tournier, J.-M., "Effects of Working Fluid and Shaft Rotation Speed on the Performance of HTR Plants and the Size of CBC Turbo-Machine". J. Nuclear Eng. & Design, 239, 1811-1827, 2010.
El-Genk. M. S. and Gallo, B. M., "High-Power Brayton Rotating Unit for Space Reactor and Solar Power System". J. Propulsion and Power, 26, 167-176, 2010.
El-Genk, M. S., "On End-of-Life Storage Options of Space Reactor Power Systems". Proceeding 4th International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety Conference, 2010.
El-Genk, M. S., and T. M. Schriener, "Pebble bed Reactor Power Systems for Lunar Outposts: Long Operation and End-of-Life Storage". Proceeding 4th International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety Conference, 2010.
El-Genk, M. S. and Schriener, T. M., "Performance and Radiological Analyses of Space Reactor Power System Deployed into a 1000-3000 km earth orbit". J. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 52, 236-248, 2010.
El-Genk, M. S., "Post-Operation Storage Options for Space Fission Reactors". J. British Interplanetary Society, 63, 61-73, 2010.
El-Genk, M. S., "Safety Guidelines for Space Nuclear Reactor Power and Propulsion Systems". InSpace Safety Regulations and Standards, Chapter 26, 320-370, 2010.
Pham, T. T, M. S. El-Genk, "Shielding Electronics Devices from Mono-energetic 100 Mev Protons". J. Nuclear Science and Engineering, 166, 58-72, 2010.
Gallo. B. M, and M.S. El-Genk, "Brayton Rotating Units for Space Reactor Power Systems". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 50(9), 2210-2232, 2009.
El-Genk. M. S., "Deployment History and Design Considerations for Space Reactor Power Systems". Acta Astronautica, 64, 833-849, 2009.
Pham, T. T, M. S. El-Genk, "Dose Estimates in a Lunar Shelter with Regolith Shielding". Acta Astronautica, 64, 697-713, 2009. [See Technical Report No. UNM-ISNPS-1-2013 for more information]
El-Genk, M. S. and J.-M., P. Tournier, "DynMo-CBC: Dynamic Simulation Model for a Space Reactor Power System with Multiple CBC Loops". Proc. 7th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC-09), Paper No. AIAA-2009-4577, 2009.
El-Genk, M. S. and B. M. Gallo, "High Performance Brayton Rotating Unit (UNM-BRU-3) for Space Reactor Power Systems". Proc. 7th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC-09), Paper No. AIAA-2009-4577, 2009.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Methods for Determining Lifetime and Reactivity Depletion for Space Reactors with Fast Energy Spectra". J. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 51(2), 366-373, 2009.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Reactivity Control Options for Space Nuclear Reactors". J. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 51, 526-542, 2009.
Hatton, S. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Sectored Compact Space Reactor (SCoRe) Concepts with a Supplementary Lunar Regolith Reflector". J. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 51, 93-108, 2009.
King, J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "Thermal-Hydraulic and Neutronic Analyses of Submersion-Subcritical, Safe Space (S^4) Reactor". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 239(12), 2809-2819, 2009.
El-Genk, M. S., "Toward Global Standards on Peaceful Uses of Space Nuclear Reactor Power Systems". J. British Interplanetary Society, 62(7), 282-293, 2009.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Comparison of Reactivity Control Systems for the Submersion-Subcritical Safe Space (S^4) Reactor". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-08), AIP Conference Proceedings No.969, 348-361, 2008.
El-Genk, M. S. and Schriener, T. M. , "Criticality Safety and Radiological Assessment of Operating Reactors in 1000-3000 km Earth Orbit". Proc. 3rd IAASS Conference, 2008.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Neutronic Performance of High Molecular Weight Coolants for a Prismatic VHTR". Proceedings of International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP 08), American Nuclear Society, Paper # 8104, 2008.
Gallo. B. M, and M.S. El-Genk, "Performance Analysis of 38 kWe Turbo-Machine Unit for Space Reactor Power Systems". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-08), AIP Conference Proceedings No.969, 625-636, 2008.
Tournier, J.-M., and M. S. El-Genk, "Properties of Helium, Nitrogen, and He-N2 Binary Gas Mixtures". J. Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 22(3), 442-456, 2008.
Pham, T. T. and M. S. El-Genk, "Regolith Biological Shield for a Lunar Outpost from High Energy Solar Protons". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-08), AIP Conference Proceedings No.969, 474-483, 2008.
El-Genk, M. S. , "Safety Considerations of Space Reactor Power Systems". Proc. 3rd IAASS Conference, 2008.
El-Genk, M. S, "Space Nuclear Reactor Power System Concepts with Static and Dynamic Energy Conversion". J. Energy Conversion and Management Special Issue on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, 49(3), 402-411, 2008.
El-Genk, M. S., "Space Reactor Power Systems with No Single Point Failures". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 238(9), 2245-2255, 2008.
El-Genk, M.S., "Special Issue on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion Editorial". J. Energy Conversion and Mangement, 49(3), 2008.
Tournier, J.-M., and M. S. El-Genk, "Transport Properties of He-N2 Binary Mixtures for CBC Space Applications". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-08), AIP Conference Proceedings No.969, 637-647, 2008.
Hatton, A. S. and M. S. El-Genk, "Benefit of Lunar Regolith on Reflector Mass Savings". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-07), AIP No. 880, 167-176, 2007.
Gallo. B. M, M.S. El-Genk, and J.-M. Tournier, "Compressor and Turbine Models of Brayton Units for Space Nucleare Power Systems". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-07), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 880, 472-482, 2007.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Effects of Metallic Coatings on the Performance of Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 48(4), 1383-1400, 2007.
El-Genk, M. S, H. H. Saber, and J. L. Parker, "Efficient Spreaders for Cooling High Performance Computer Chips". J. Applied Thermal Engineering, 27, 1072-1088, 2007.
El-Genk, M.S. and Tournier, J.M, "Gas-Cooled reactor point kinetics Model for MELCOR-H2". ISNPS Report NO 1-2007, 2007.
Hatton, A. S. and M. S. El-Genk, "Low Mass SCoRe-S Designs for Affordable Planetary Exploration". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-07), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 880, 242-253, 2007.
Schriener, T. M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Methods for Determining Operation Lifetime of Space Reactors". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-07), AIP No. 880, 271-280, 2007.
El-Genk, M. S., and Jean-Michel Tournier, "Noble Gas Binary Mixtures for CBC Space Reactor Power Systems". J. Propulsion and Power, 23(4), 863-873, 2007.
Hatton, S, and M. S. El-Genk, "Parametric Studies of the Sectored Compact Reactor (SCoRe-S) for Space Power". ISNPS Report No. 2-2007, 2007.
Pham, T. T., J. Bond, M. S. El-Genk and M. Al-Haik, "Radiation Damage Simulation". 19th Annual Rio Grade Symposium on Advanced Materials, 2007.
Pham, T. T., M. S. El-Genk and M. Al-Haik, "Shielding Materials of Mono-energetic 100 MeV Protons". 19th Annual Rio Grade Symposium on Advanced Materials, 2007.
El-Genk, M. S., "Space Nuclear Reactor Concepts for Avoidance of a Single Point Failure". Proceedings 13th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems, 2007.
King, J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "Temperature and Burnup Reactivities and Operational Lifetime for the Submersion Subcritical Safe Space (S^4) Reactor". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 237, 552-564, 2007.
Saber, H. H., M. S. El-Genk, and T. Caillat, "Test Results of Skutterudite-Based Thermoelectric Unicouples". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 48, 555-567, 2007.
King, J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "Thermal-Hydraulic Analyses of the Submersion-Subcritical Safe Space (S^4) Reactor". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-07), AIP No. 880, 261-270, 2007.
Tournier, J.-M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Advanced Liquid Metal Heat Pipes Radiator for Space Reactor Power Systems". J. Propulsion and Power, in print, 2006.
Pham, T.T., M.S. El-Genk, and M. Al-Haik, "Aluminum, B4C and Polymer Shielding for 100 MeV Protons". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc, 95, 597, 2006.
Tournier, J.-M., and M. S. El-Genk, "Bellows-Type Accumulator for Liquid Metal Loops of Space Reactor Power Systems". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-06), AIP Conference Proceedings No.813, 730-742, 2006.
Tournier, J.-M., M. S. El-Genk, and B. Gallo, "Best Estimates of Binary Mixtures Properties for CLosed Brayton Cycle Space Applications". Proceedings of International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Paper No. AAIA-2006-4154, 2006.
El-Genk, M. S. and J.-M. Tournier, "DynMo-TE: Dynamic Simulation Model for Space Reactor Power Systems with ThermoElectric Converters". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 236(23), 2501-2529, 2006.
El-Genk, M. S. and J.-M. Tournier, "DynMo-TE: Dynamic Simulation Model for Space Reactor ThermoElectric Converters". J. Nuclear Power Systems with Engineering and Design, 236(23), 2501-2529, 2006.
El-Genk, M. S. and J.-M. Tournier, "High Temperature Water Heat Pipes Radiator for a Brayton Space Reactor Power System". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-06), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 813, 716-729, 2006.
Hatton, S. A. and M. S. El-Genk, "How Small Can Fast-Spectrum Space Reactor Get?". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-06), AIP No.813, 426-436, 2006.
Tournier, J.-M., and M. S. El-Genk, "Liquid Metal Loop and Heat Pipes Radiator for Space Reactor Power Systems". J. Propulsion and Power, 22(5), 1117-1134, 2006.
Hatton, S. A. and M. S. El-Genk, "Mass and Power Growth of Sectored Compact Space Reactor (SCoRe)". Trans. Am.Nucl. Soc, 95, 905-906, 2006.
King. J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "Solid-Core, Gas-Cooled Reactor for Space and Surface Power". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-06), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 813, 298-307, 2006.
King, J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "Submersion Criticality Safety of Fast Spectrum Space Reactors: Potential Spectral Shift Absorbers". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 236(3), 238-254, 2006.
King, J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "Submersion Subcritical Safe Space (S^4) Reactor". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 236(17), 1759-1777, 2006.
King. J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "S^4 Reactor: Operating Lifetime and Estimates of Temperature and Burnup Reactivity Coefficients". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-06), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 813, 437-447, 2006.
El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, T. Caillat, and J. Sakamoto, "Test Results and Performance Comparisons of Coated and UN-Coated Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 47, 174, 2006.
El-Genk, M. and H. Saber, "Thermal and Performance Analyses of Efficient Radioisotope Power Systems". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 47, 2290-2307, 2006.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Three-Dimensional Analyses of Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples with Metallic Coating". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-06), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 813, 581-589, 2006.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "DynMo: Dynamic Simulation Model for Space Reactor Power Systems". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 1005-1020, 2005.
King, J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "Effects of Gadolinium and Europium on the Design and Submersion Criticality of a Fast Spectrum Space Reactor". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 461-472, 2005.
Tournier, J.-M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Liquid Metal Heat Pipes Radiator for Space Reactor Power Systems". Proceedings 3rd International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Paper No. AIAA-2005-5701, 2005.
El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, "Modeling and optimization of Segmented Thermoelectric Generators for Terrestrial and Space Applications". CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics, CRC Press, 2005.
El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, "Parametric and optimization Analyses of Cascaded Thermoelectric-Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems with 4-GPHS Bricks". CRC CRC Thermoelectrics Handbook: Macro to Nano, CRC Press, 2005.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. H. Saber, "Performance analysis of Cascaded Thermoelectric Converters for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 46, 1083-1105, 2005.
El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, "Performance and Mass Estimates of CTM- ARPSs with 4-GPHS Bricks". CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics, CRC Press, 2005.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Performance of a Skutterudite-based Segmented Unicouple with a Metallic Coating Near Hot Junction". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 572-583, 2005.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Performance Tests Results of a Skutterudite-Based Unicouple with a Metallic Coating". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 584-592, 2005.
Tournier, J.-M. and M. S. El-Genk, "Radiator Heat Pipes with Carbon-Carbon Fins and Armor for Space Nuclear Reactor Power Systems". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), Melville, NY, 935-944, 2005.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. H. Saber, "Radioisotope Power Systems with Skutterudite-Based Thermoelectric Converters". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 485-494, 2005.
El-Genk, M. S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Review of Refractory Metal Alloys and Mechanically Alloyed-Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Steels for Space Nuclear Power Systems". J. Nuclear Materials, 340, 93-112, 2005.
El-Genk, M.S., S. Hatton, C. Fox, and J. M. Tournier, "SCoRe- Concepts of liquid Metal Cooled Space Reactors for Avoidance of Single-Point Failure". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF 05), 473-484, 2005.
Mondt, J., K. Johnson, J. P. Fleurial, M. S. El-Genk, P. Frye, and W. Determan, "Segmented Thermoelectric Multicouple converter technology development". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF 05), 495-502, 2005.
King, J. C. and M. S. El-Genk, "Spectral Shift Absorbers for Fast Spectrum Space Nuclear Reactors". Proceedings of Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-05), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 746, 285-294, 2005.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Startup and Load-Following Transients of a Thermoelectric Space Reactor System with No Single Point Failure". Proceedings 3rd International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Paper No. AIAA-2005-5715, 2005.
El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, T. Caillat, and J. Sakamoto, "Test Results and Performance Comparisons of Coated and UN-Coated Skutterudite-Based Segmented Unicouples". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 47, 174-200, 2005.
El-Genk, M. and H. Saber, "Thermal and Performance Analyses of Efficient Radioisotope Power Systems". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 47(15-16), 2290-2307, 2005.
King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Methodology for the Neutronics Design of Space Nuclear Reactors". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 319-329, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "AMTEC/TE Static Converters for High Energy Utilization, Small Nuclear Power Plants". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 45(4), 511-535, 2004.
El-Genk, M. S. and Jean-Michel Tournier, "An Analysis of Coated Particles Fuel Compact-General Purpose Heat Source (CPFC-GPHS)". J. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 44(3), 215-236, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S., and H.H. Saber, "Cascaded Thermoelectric Conversion-Advanced Radioisotope Power System (CTC-ARPSs)". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 230-241, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S., and H.H. Saber, "Cascaded Thermoelectric Converters for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 529-540, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Conceptual Design of HP-STMCs Space Reactor Power System for 110 kWe". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 658-672, 2004.
El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, and T. Caillat, "High Efficiency Thermoelectric Radioisotope Power Systems". Final Report Number UNM-ISNPS-1-2004, 2004.
Momozaki, Y. and M. S. El-Genk, "Investigations of the Performance of Grooved Electrodes Thermionic Converters at Collector Temperatures up to 1023K". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 45, 1153-1174, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Performance Analysis of Potassium Heat Pipes Radiator for HP-STMCs Space Reactor Power System". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 793-805, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S., H. H. Saber, J. Sakamoto, and T. Caillat, "Performance Tests of Coated and Uncoated Segmented Skutterudites / BiTe Thermoelectric Unicouples". Proceedings of 23rd International Conference of Thermoelectrics (ICT-2004), 2004.
El-Genk, M.S., H.H. Saber and T. Caillat, "Performance Tests of Skutterudites and Segmented Thermoelectric Converters". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699, 541-552, 2004.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Reactor Lithium Heat Pipes for HP-STMCs Space Reactor Power System". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2004), AIP No. 699,, 781-792, 2004.
El-Genk, M. S. and Jean-Michel Tournier, "SAIRS' - Scalable AMTEC Integrated Reactor Space Power System". J Progress in Nuclear Energy, 45, 25-69, 2004.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Conceptual Design of a 100-kWe Space Nuclear Reactor Power System with High-Power AMTEC". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 397-407, 2003.
Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Genk, "Effects of Collector Temperature on the Performance of Grooved Electrode Thermionic Converters". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 757-765, 2003.
El-Genk, M. S., H. H. Saber, and T. Caillat, "Efficient, Segmented Thermoelectric for Space Power Applications". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 44(11), 1755-1772, 2003.
Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Gen, "Electrical Breakdown Experiments with Application to Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converters". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 44(6), 819-843, 2003.
El-Genk, M.S., "Energy Conversion Options for Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 368-375, 2003.
El-Genk, M. S. , "Energy Conversion Options for NASA's Space Nuclear Power Systems Initiative". Proceedings of the International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP-03), 2003.
El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, "High Efficiency. Segmented Thermoelectric for Operation between 973 K and 300 K". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 44(7), 1069-1088, 2003.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "High Power AMTEC Converters for Deep-Space Nuclear Reactor Power Systems". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003), AIP No. 654, 730-739, 2003.
El-Genk, M, H. Saber, J. Sakamoto, and T. Caillat, "Life Tests of Skutterudite Thermoelectric Unicouple (MAR-03)". Proceedings of 22ndInternational Conference of Thermoelectrics (ICT-2003), IEEE Proceedings ICT, 417-420, 2003.
Tournier, J.-M., and M.S. El-Genk, "Startup of a Horizontal Lithium-Molybdenum Heat Pipe from a Frozen State". Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer, 46, 671-685, 2003.
El-Genk, M.S., H.H. Saber, and T. Caillat, "A Performance Comparison of SiGe and Skutterudite Based Segmented Thermoelectric Devices". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 1007-1015, 2002.
Saber, H.H., and M.S. El-Genk, "A Three-Dimensional, Performance Model of Segmented Thermoelectric Converters". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 998-1006, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S. and Y. Momozaki, "An Experimental Investigation of the Performance of a Thermionic Converter with Planar Molybdenum Electrodes for Low Temperature Applications". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 43, 911-936, 2002.
Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Investigation of Breakdown Voltage in AMTEC". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 972-979, 2002.
Tournier, J.-M., and M.S. El-Genk, "Capillary Limit of Evaporator Wick in Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converters". J. Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 16, 141-153, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Challenges and Fundamentals of Modeling Heat Pipes Startup from a Frozen State". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 127-138, 2002.
Tournier, J.-M., and M.S. El-Genk, "Current Capabilities of 'HPTAM' for Modeling High-Temperature Heat Pipes Startup from a Frozen State". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 139-147, 2002.
Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Genk, "Dissociative Recombination Coefficient for Low Temperature Equilibrium Cesium Plasma". J. Applied Physics, 92(2), 690-697, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S., "Energy Conversion Technologies for Advanced Radioisotope and Nuclear Reactor Power Systems for Future Exploration". 2002 Proc. 21st Int. Conf. on Thermoelectrics (ICT), 375-380, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S., and J.-M. Tournier, "High Energy Utilization, Co-Generation Nuclear Power Plants with Static Energy Conversion". Proc. International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants, 2002.
Saber, H. H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Optimization of Segmented Thermoelectric for Maximizing Conversion Efficiency and Electric Power Density". 2002 Proc. 21st Int. Conf. on Thermoelectrics (ICT), 404-407, 2002.
El-Genk, M. S. and Jean-Michel Tournier, "Performance Analysis of BAPL Alkali- Metal Thermal-To-Electric Converter". Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, ISNPS Report No. UNM-ISNPS-1-2002, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S. and Jean-Michel Tournier, "Performance comparison of Potassium and Sodium vapor Anode Multi-tube AMTEC Converters". J. Energy Conversion and Management`, 43, 1931-1951, 2002.
El-Genk, M.S. and H.H. Saber, "Performance Optimization of Segmented Thermoelectric Unicouples". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2002), AIP No.608, 980-988, 2002.
El-Genk, M. S. and H. H. Saber, "Predictions of Segmented Thermoelectric Unicouples Performance at Hot Temperatures < 873 K and Cold Temperature of 298 K". Twenty-First International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT), IEEE, 408-411, 2002.
King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, "A High Power, Coated Particle Fuel Compact Radioisotope Heat Unit". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2001), AIP No.552, 774-783, 2001.
Surampudi , R., R. Carpenter, M. El-Genk, L. Herrera, L. Mason, J. Mondt, R. Nesmith, D. Rapp, and R. Wiely, "Advanced Radioisotope Power Systems Team Report: 2001 Technology Assessment and Recommended Roadmap for Potential NASA Deep Space Missions Beyond 2011". Jet Propulsion Laboratory Report No. JPL D-20757, 2001.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Analysis of a Vapor Anode, Multi-tube, Potassium Refractory AMTEC Converter for Space Applications". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2001), AIP No.552, 1066-1075, 2001.
Momozaki, Y. and M.S. El-Genk, "Experimental Investigation of a Thermionic Converter with Molybdenum Electrodes for Low Temperature Applications". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2001), AIP No.552, 1142-1151, 2001.
El-Genk, M.S., "High-Energy-Utilization, Dual-Mode System Concept for Mars Missions". J. Propulsion and Power, 17(2), 340-346, 2001.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Modeling of the Startup of a Horizontal Lithium Heat Pipe from a Frozen State". Proc. 35th National Heat Transfer Conference, 2001.
El-Genk, M. S., Jean-Michel Tournier, and Yoichi Momozaki, "Novel, Integrated Reactor/Power Conversion System (NIR/PCS): Design and Analysis of Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Units and Interfacing with Nuclear Reactor". ISNPS Report No. UNM-ISNPS-2-2001, 2001.
El-Genk, M.S. and J. -M. Tournier, "Numerical Modeling of High Temperature Heat Pipe Transients, Including Startup from a Frozen State". ISNPS Report 1-2001, 2001.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.C. King, "Performance Analyses of an Nb-1Zr/C-103, Vapor Anode, Multi-Tube AMTEC Cell". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 42, 721-739, 2001.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Performance Analysis of Coated Plutonia Particle Fuel Compact for Radioisotope Heater Units". J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 208, 29-50, 2001.
King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, "Review of Refractory Materials for Vapor-Anode AMTEC Cells". J. Propulsion and Power, 17(3), 547-556, 2001.
King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, "Stress and Buckling Analyses of Multitube, Vapor-Anode, Nb-1Zr/C-103 AMTEC Cells". J. Propulsion and Power, 17(3), 557-565, 2001.
Huang, L. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Alumina Powders and Molded Min-K in Vacuum". Int. J. Energy Conversion and Management, 42(3), 599-612, 2001.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "User's Manual for H2PAC A Two-Dimensional High-Tempearture Heat Pipe Analysis Code, Including Startup from a Frozen State". ISNPS Report 1-2001, 2001.
King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, "Analyses of Nb-1Zr/C-103, Vapor Anode, Multi-Tube AMTEC Cells". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2000), AIP No.504(2), 1383-1390, 2000.
El-Genk, M.S., J.-M. Tournier, J.A. Sholtis, Jr., and R.J. Lipinski, "Coated Particle Fuel for Radioisotope Power Systems and Heater Units: Status and Future Research Needs". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2000), AIP No.504(2), 1466-1475, 2000.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Design Optimization and Integration of Nickel/Haynes-25 AMTEC Cells into Radioisotope Power Systems". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 41(6), 1703-1728, 2000.
El-Genk, M.S., "Dual-Mode, High Energy Utilization System Concept for Mars Mission". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2000), AIP No.504(2), 1290-1301, 2000.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Estimates of Helium Gas Release in 238PuO2 Fuel Particles for Radioisotope Heat Sources and Heater Units". J. Nuclear Materials, 280(1), 17-Jan, 2000.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Helium Release from 238PuO2 Fuel Particles". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-00), AIP No.504(2), 1437-1447, 2000.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Incipient Dryout in Porous Evaporator Wicks with Flat and Conical Surfaces". Proc. 34th National Heat Transfer Conference, 2000.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Incipient Dryout in the Evaporator of Vapor Anode, Multi-Tube Alkali-Metal Thermal-to-Electric Conversion Cells". Proc. 35th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 930-939, 2000.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Performance Analysis of Coated 238PuO2 Fuel Particles Compact for Radioisotope Heater Units". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-00), AIP No.504(2), 1458-1465, 2000.
King, Jeffery, C. and M.S. El-Genk, "Performance and Stress Analyses of Nb-1Zr/C-103 Multitube, Vapor-anode AMTEC Cells for Space Power Applications". Final Report ISNPS 1-2000, 2000.
King, J.C. and M.S. El-Genk, "Structural Analyses of a PX-Type, Nb-1ZR/C-103, Vapor-Anode AMTEC Cell". Proc. 35th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 940-949, 2000.
Momozaki , Y. and M. S. El-Genk, "A Thermionic Converter with a Planar, Macro-Grooved Emitter and 0.5 mm Gap". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP Conference Proceedings No. 458, 2, 1999.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Electric Model of Vapor Anode, Multi-Tube Alkali-Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter". J. Applied Electrochemistry, 29(11), 1263-1275, 1999.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Analysis of Test Results of a Ground Demonstration of a Pluto/Express Power Generator". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 40, 1113-1128, 1999.
Sholtis, Jr., J.A., R.J. Lipinski, and M.S. El-Genk, "Coated Particle Fuel for Radioisotope Power Systems (RPSs) and Radioisotope Heater Units (RHUs)". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP No.458(2), 1398-1384, 1999.
Tournier, J.-M., M. S. El-Genk, and L. Huang, "Experimental Investigations, Modeling, and Analyses of High-Temperature Devices for Space Applications". Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, Final Report UNM-ISNPS-1-1998, 1999.
Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, "Grid Design and Placement in a Cs-Ba Tacitron". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP No.458(2), 1597-1602, 1999.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Performance Analysis of Pluto/Express, Multitube AMTEC Cells". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 40, 139-173, 1999.
El-Genk, M.S. and J. Luke, "Performance Comparison of Thermionic Converters with Smooth and Micro-Grooved Electrodes". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 40, 319-334, 1999.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Radiation Heat Transfer in Multi-Tube, Alkali-Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter". J. Heat Transfer, 121, 239-245, 1999.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Sodium Vapor Pressure Losses in a Multitube AMTEC Converter". J. Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 13, 117-125, 1999.
El-Genk, M. and J.-M. Tournier, "Study of a Coated-Particle Fuel form for Advanced Radioisotope heat Sources I: Fabrication Techniques and Helium Gas Release". Final Report UNM ISNPS-5-1999 Part i, 1999.
El-Genk, M. and J.-M. Tournier, "Study of a Coated-Particle Fuel form for Advanced Radioisotope heat Sources II: Coated-Particle Fuel Design Model and Potential of Advanced Radioisotope Heat Sources". Final Report UNM ISNPS-5-1999 Part i, 1999.
El-Genk, M.S., J.-M. Tournier, R. James, and C. Mayberry, "Super-Alloy, AMTEC Cells for the Pluto/Express Mission". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-99), AIP No.458(2), 1293-1300, 1999.
El-Genk, M.S. and D.V. Paramonov, "Thermionic Conversion". Wiley Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 22, 49-67, 1999.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Gen, "AMTEC Performance and Evaluation Analysis Model (APEAM): Comparison with Test Results of PX-4C, PX-5A, and PX-3A Cells". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), 1998.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Analysis of AMTEC, Multi-Cell Ground-Demo for the Pluto/Express Mission". Proc. 33rd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1998.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "An Analysis of Radioisotope Power Systems using Improved AMTEC Cells for the Pluto/ Express Mission". Proc. 33rd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1998.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Electrical Model of Vapor-Anode, Multitube AMTEC Cell". Proc. 33rd Intersociety Engineering Conference on Energy Conversion, 1998.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Effect of Oxygen on the Operation of a Planar Thermionic Converter for Isothermal and Isoflux Heating Condition". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 39(5), 375-390, 1998.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Effect of Oxygen on the Operation of a Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Element in Presence of Oxygen". J. Nuclear Materials, 256, 218-228, 1998.
Huang, L. and M. S. El-Genk, "Experimental Uncertainties in AMTEC Vacuum Tests". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP Conference Proceedings No.420, 1471-1478, 1998.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Heat Transfer in the Enclosure of a Multitube Alkali-Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter Cell". Proc. 7th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, HTD-357(4), 17-24, 1998.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Optimization of Liquid-Return Artery in a Vapor-Anode, Multitube AMTEC". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(3), 1586-1594, 1998.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Parametric Analyses of Vapor-Anode, Multitube AMTEC Cells for Pluto/Express Mission". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(3), 1461-1470, 1998.
El-Genk, M.S. and Y. Momozaki, "Performance Evaluation of a Thermionic Converter with a Macro-Grooved Emitter and a Smooth Collector". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(1), 308-316, 1998.
Pelaccio , D. G. and M. S. El-Genk, "Probabilistic Uncertainty Analysis of Laser/Material Thermal Interactions". Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, Final Report UNM-ISNPS-1-1998, 1998.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Radiation/Conduction Model for Multitube AMTEC Cells". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(3), 1552-1564, 1998.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "Recent Advances in Vapor-Anode, Multi-Tube, Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Conversion Cells for Space Power". Proc. 5th European Space Power Conference, 257-264, 1998.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Sodium Vapor Flow Regimes and Pressure Losses on Cathode Side of Multitube AMTEC Cell". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-98), AIP No.420(3), 1595-1606, 1998.
Pelaccio , D. G., M. S. El-Genk, and P. J. McDanie, "Uncertainties Associated with Laser Heating of Materials Exposed to Space". Proc. AIAA/ASME Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, 1998.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Review of Cesium Thermionic Converters with Developed Emitter Surfaces". J. Energy Conversion and Management, 38(6), 533-549, 1997.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Analytical Model for Liquid-Anode and Vapor-Anode AMTEC Converters". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1543-1552, 1997.
Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, "Discharge Model of the Grid-Collector Region During 'Slow Quenching' of a Cs-Ba Tacitron: Preliminary Results". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1609-1612, 1997.
Luke, J.R., M.S. El-Genk, and J. Adrian, "Experimental Investigation of a Thermionic Converter with Developed Surface Electrodes". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1531-1536, 1997.
Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, "Extinguishing by 'Slow Quenching' in a Thick Grid Cs-Ba Tacitron". J. Applied Physics, 81, 50-57, 1997.
Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, "Extinguishing Mechanisms of Cesium-Barium Tacitrons using Thick, Low Transparency Circular Holed Grids". Final Report UNM-ISNPS 2-1997, 1997.
Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, "Influence of Thick, Low Transparency, Circular Holed Grid on 'Slow Quenching' of a Cs-Ba Tacitron". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1599-1607, 1997.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. H. Saber, "Liquid Pool Heat Transfer Inside Closed Thermosyphons". Proc. 10th Int. Heat Pipe Conference, 1997.
Huang, L., M.S. El-Genk, and M. J. Schuller, "Measurements of Thermal Conductivities of Alumina Powders and Min-K in Vacuum". Proc. 32nd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 1190-1195, 1997.
Tournier, J.-M., M.S. El-Genk, and M. Schuller, "Performance Analysis of a Multitube Vapor-Anode AMTEC Cell". Proc. 32nd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 1172-1179, 1997.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Saber, "Performance Envelopes for Gravity Assisted Two-Phase Thermosyphons". Proc. 10th International Heat Pipe Conference, 1997.
Paramonov, D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Simulation of Fission Heated Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Elements in Presence of Oxygen Using Uniform Electric Heating". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), AIP No.387(3), 1521-1529, 1997.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Test Results of Ya-21U Thermionic Space Power System,' J. Nuclear Technology". J. Nuclear Technology, 117(1), 1-14., 1997.
Merrill, J., M. Schuller, P. Hausgen, and R. Sievers, "Vacuum Testing of High Efficiency Multi-Base Tube AMTEC Cell". Proc. 32nd Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2, 1184-1189, 1997.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Analysis of the Effect of Thermocapillary Convection on Melting in Reduced Gravity". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(2), 911-919, 1996.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Analysis of the Startup of a Radiatively-Cooled Sodium Heat Pipe from a Frozen State". AIChE Symp. Series-Heat Transfer, 301(92), 324-332, 1996.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Analysis of Ya-21U Thermionic Fuel Elements Test Results". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1395-1400, 1996.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Analysis of Emitter Material Transport in Thermionic Converter". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1137-1148, 1996.
El-Genk, M.S. and D. V. Paramonov, "Analysis of Ya-21u Test Results". Final Report UNM-ISNPS 2-1996, 1996.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Analysis of Ya-21U Thermionic Fuel Elements". J. Nuclear Technology, 116(3), 261-269, 1996.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Effect of Oxygen on Performance and Emitter Material Transport in Thermionic converters". Symposium on Energy Conversion, AIChE Annual meeting, 1996.
Paramonov , D. V. and M. S. El-Genk, "Effect of Oxygen on Performance and Mass Transport in a Single Cell Thermionic Fuel Elements". Proc. 31st Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1996.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Effect of Oxygen on Performance and Mass Transport in a Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Element". Proc. 31st Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Confernece, 1996.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Effect of Thermocapillary Convection on Change-of-Phase in Reduced and Micro-Gravity". AIChE Symp. Series-Heat Transfer, 301(92), 83-91, 1996.
El-Genk, M.S. and H.H. Saber, "Flooding Limits for Different Thermosyphon Working Fluids at Vapor Temperatures of 250K-700K". Proc. 31st AIAA Thermophysics Conference, 1996.
Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, "Langmuir Probe Measurements of Discharge Parameters in a Cs-Ba Tacitron". J. Applied Physics, 79(11), 8247-8252, 1996.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Performance Analysis and an Assessment of Operational Issues of Ya-21U". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1267-1278, 1996.
Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, "Plasma Characteristics during 'Slow Quenching' of a Cs-Ba Tacitron". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1339-1348, 1996.
Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, "Steady-State Langmuir Probe Measurements in a Cs-Ba Tacitron". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1349-1354, 1996.
Pelaccio , D. G., M. S. El-Genk, and P. J. McDaniel, "Thermal Response Uncertainty of A Slab During Laser Heating". Proc. 31st AIAA Thermophysics Conference, AIAA paper No. AIAA 96-1817, 1996.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Transient Analysis of the Startup of a Sodium Heat Pipe from a Frozen State". Proc. Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-96), AIP No.361(3), 1121-1128, 1996.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.-M. Tournier, "A Critical Review of Free-Molecule and Transition Flow Regimes in Heat Pipes". , 1995.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Detailed Thermal-Hydraulic Model of the TOPAZ-II Radiator". Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(2), 485-493, 1995.
El-Genk, M. S., D. V. Paramonov, H. Xue, B. G. Ogloblin and D. P. Shumov, "A Topaz-II Bimodal Design Assessment Study and System Analysis". Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP Conference Proceedings No. 324, 827-836, 1995.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Transient Analysis of the Startup of a Water Heat Pipe from a Frozen State". J. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B: Applications, 28, 461-486, 1995.
Liscum-Powell, J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Design and Optimization of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Bimodal Space Power and Propulsion Applications". Final Report No. UNM-ISNPS 2-95, 1995.
Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, "Effect of Grid Design on Cs-Ba Tacitron Operation and its Application to Space Nuclear Power Systems". Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(1), 101-110, 1995.
Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, "Experimental Investigation of a Cs-Ba Diode using Langmuir Probes". Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(1), 111-116, 1995.
Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, "Experimental Investigation of Current Modulation in a Planar Cs-Ba Tacitron". IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 23(2), 196-203, 1995.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "HPTAM for Modeling Heat and Mass Transfers in a Heat Pipe Wick, during Startup from a Frozen State". Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(1), 123-134, 1995.
Pelaccio, D.G., M.S. El-Genk, and D.P. Butt, "Hydrogen Corrosion Considerations of Carbide Fuels for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Applications". J. Propulsion and Power, 11(6), 1338-1348, 1995.
Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, "Low-pressure Cs-Ba Discharge: I. Model Development". J. Applied Physics, 78(6), 3643-3649, 1995.
Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, "Low-pressure Cs-Ba Discharge: II. Probe Measurements". J. Applied Physics, 78(6), 3650-3658, 1995.
Allen, D.M., G.L. Bennett, M.S. El-Genk, A.R. Newhouse, M.F. Rose, and R.D. Rovang, "Maintenance of the U.S. Space Nuclear Power Program: An AIAA Position Paper". Proc. 46th International Astronautical Congress, 1995.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Modeling of the Startup of a Water Heat Pipe from Frozen State". AIChE Symp. Series-Heat Transfer, 91, 323-332, 1995.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Neutronics and Thermal-Hydraulics Analyses of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". J. Nuclear Technology, 109, 87-107, 1995.
Liscum-Powell, J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Options for Enhanced Performance of Pellet Bed Reactor Bimodal Systems". Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(2), 845-855, 1995.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Status Report on 'HPTAM', a Two-Dimensional Heat Pipe Transient Analysis for Space and Terrestrial Applications". Proc. 9th International Heat Pipe Conference, 1995.
Liscum-Powell, J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Transient Analysis of a Bimodal Pellet Bed Reactor System". Proc. 12th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.324(2), 857-869, 1995.
El-Genk, M.S., L. Huang, and J.-M. Tournier, "Transient Experiments of an Inclined Copper-Water Heat Pipe". J. Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 9, 109-116, 1995.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Heat Pipe Transient Analysis Model". Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer, 37(5), 753-762, 1994.
Pelaccio, D.G., M.S. El-Genk, and D.P. Butt, "A Review of Carbide Fuel Corrosion for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Applications". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(2), 905-918, 1994.
Luke, J.R. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Transient Model of a Cs-Ba Diode". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(3), 1243-1249, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S. and D.V. Paramonov, "An Analysis of Disassembling Radial Reflector of a Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor Power System". J. Nuclear Safety,, 35, 74-85, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S. and D.V. Paramonov, "An Integrated Model of the TOPAZ-II Electromagnetic Pump". J. Nuclear Technology, 108(2), 171-180, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S., J. Liscum-Powell, and D.G. Pelaccio, "Bimodal, Low Power Pellet Bed Reactor System Design Concept". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(3), 1535-1548, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S. J. Liscum-Powell, D. Pelaccio, Z. Guo and N. J. Morley, "Bimodal-Pellet Bed Reactor System Concept for Space Nuclear Power and Thermal Propulsion". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 70, 310-312, 1994.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Capabilities of 'HPTAM', A Two-Dimensional Heat Pipe Transient Analysis Mode". Proc. 1st Annual Spacecraft Thermal Control Symposium, 1994.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Comparison of a TOPAZ-II Model with Experimental Data from the V-71 Unit Tests". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(2), 829-843, 1994.
Paramonov, D. V. and M. S. El-Genk, "Development and Comparison of a TOPAZ-II System Model with Experimental Data". J. Nuclear Technology, 108(2), 157-170, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S. and D.V. Paramonov, "Development and Verification of a TOPAZ-II Electromagnetic Pump Model". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(1), 303-317, 1994.
Murray, C.S. and M. S. El-Genk, "Experimental and Theoretical Studies of a High Temperature Cesium-Barium Tacitron, with Application to Low Voltage-High Current Inversion". Final Report No. UNM-ISNPS 1-94, 1994.
Wernsman, B., M.S. El-Genk, and V.Z. Kaibyshev, "Experimental Investigation and Analysis of the Operation Characteristics of a Planar Cs-Ba Tacitron". Review of Scientific Instruments, 65(11), 3449-3454, 1994.
Mason, R.E., and M.S. El-Genk, "Experimental Investigation of the Ruthenium-Uranium and Rhenium-Uranium Binary Systems". J. Nuclear Materials, 217, 304-321, 1994.
El-Genk, M. S. and J. D. Metzger, "Heat Transfer of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 70, 126-127, 1994.
Djachiachvili, I. and M. El-Genk, "Investigation of Triangular Aperture Grid for Plasma Switch Devices". Proc. 21st International Power Modulation Symposium, 260-263, 1994.
Wernsman, B. and M.S. El-Genk, "Modulation Capabilities of Different Grid Designs for a Cs-Ba Tacitron". Proc. 21st International Power Modulation Symposium, 228-231, 1994.
Liscum-Powell, J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Neutronics Analysis of Pellet Bed Reactor for Bimodal Applications". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 375-377, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S., Z. Guo, N.J. Morley, and J. Liscum-Powell, "Passive Cooling of Pellet Bed Reactor Concepts for Bimodal Applications". 30th AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S., N.J. Morley, D.G. Pelaccio, A. Juhasz, "Pellet Bed Reactor Concepts for Nuclear Propulsion Applications". J. Propulsion and Power, 10(6), 817-827, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S., B. Wernsman, and J. Luke, "Recent Advances in Cs-Ba Tacitron Technology". Proc. 21st International Power Modulation Symposium, 244-247, 1994.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Segregated Solution Technique for Simulating the Transient Operation of Heat Pipes". J. Numerical Heat Transfer, 25, 331-355, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, "Simulation of Fission Heated Thermionic Fuel Elements using Uniform Electrical Heating". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(1), 287-295, 1994.
El-Genk, M. S., D. Paramonov, and A. C. Marshall, "Start Up Simulation of the TOPAZ-II Reactor System for Normal and Accident Conditions". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP Conference Proceedings No. 301, 1059-1068, 1994.
Paramonov, D.V. and M.S. El-Genk, "Steady-State and Transient Analyses of the TOPAZ-II Space Nuclear Power System". Final Report NO. UNM-ISNPS 2-94, 1994.
Murray, C., M.S. El-Genk, and V. Kaibyshev, "Steady-State Model of a Low Cs Pressure Discharge in a Triode". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(3), 1233-1241, 1994.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion, 149, 387-400, 1994.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal-Hydraulics Sensitivity Analysis of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". Proc. 11th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.301(3), 773-781, 1994.
El-Genk, M.S., H. Xue, and D. Paramonov, "Transient Analysis and Startup of a Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor System". J. Nuclear Technology, 105, 70-86, 1994.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Transient Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 30th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 1994.
Morley, N. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Two-Dimensional Thermal-Hydraulic Analyses of High Temperature Packed Beds, with Applications to the Pellet Bed Reactor". Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, Final Report No. UNM-ISNPS -2-94, 1994.
Murray, C., M.S. El-Genk, B. Wernsman, and V.K. Kaibyshev, "A Steady-State Model for a Low Pressure, Cs-Ba Tacitron". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(1, 447-458, 1993.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Transient Analysis of Water Heat Pipe". Proc. 6th Int. Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, 843-850, 1993.
Tournier, J.-M., and M.S. El-Genk, "A Transient Analysis of Water Heat Pipe". Proc. ASME Winter Annual Meeting, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S. and D. Paramonov, "An Analysis of Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor Power System: I. Effect of Disassembling Radial Reflector, Following a Reactivity Initiated Accident". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(1), 121-128, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, "An Analysis of Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor Power System: II. Merits of Using Safety Drums for Backup Control". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(1), 129-142, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S. and L. Huang, "An Experimental Investigation of the Transient Response of a Water Heat Pipe". Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer, 36(15), 3823-3830, 1993.
Juhasz, A., M.S. El-Genk, and W. Harper, "Closed Brayton Cycle Power System with a High Temperature Pellet Bed Reactor Heat Source for NEP Applications". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(2), 1055-1064, 1993.
Huang, L. and M.S. El-Genk, "Experimental Investigation of Transient Operation of a Water Heat Pipe". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(1), 365-374, 1993.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Neutronics and Safety Analysis of Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(2), 923-933, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S. and N.J. Morley, "Pellet Bed Reactor Concept for Nuclear Electric Propulsion". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(2), 631-639, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S., N. J. Morley, and D. G. Pelaccio, "Pellet Bed Reactor Concepts for Nuclear Propulsion Applications". AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE 29th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Paper NO. AIAA 93-2112, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S., V. Kaibyshev, and C. Murray, "Preliminary Performance Results of the Cs-Ba Tacitron Inverter". IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 40(7), 1335-1339, 1993.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Preliminary Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". Proc. 6th Int. Top. Mtg. On Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, 835-842, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S. and D. G. Pelaccio, "Proceedings of the Workshop on Hydrogen Corrosion in Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactors". ISNPS , 1993.
Murray, C., M.S. El-Genk, and V. Kaibyshev, "Self-Extinguishing in a Low Pressure Cesium Discharge". Proc. 28th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S., H. Xue, and D. Paramonov, "Start-Up Simulation of a Thermionic Space Nuclear Reactor System". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP No.271(2), 935-950, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S., H. Xue, and C. Murray, "Transient and Load-Following Characteristics of a Fully Integrated Single-Cell Thermionic Fuel Element". J. Nuclear Technology, 102(2), 145-166, 1993.
Huang, L., M.S. El-Genk, and J.-M. Tournier, "Transient Performance of an Inclined Water Heat Pipe with a Screen Wick". Heat Pipes and Capillary Pumped Loops, HTD 236, 87-92, 1993.
Xue , H. and M. S. El-Genk, "Two -Dimensional Transient and Steady-State Analysis of a TOPAZ-II Thermionic Fuel Element". Proc. 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, AIP Conference Proceedings No. 271, Part 3, 1661-1671, 1993.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Two-Dimensional Thermal-Hydraulic Analyses of the Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". Proc. 29th AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, AIAA-Paper--93-2615, 1993.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, "Two-Dimensional Transient Analysis of an Electrically Heated Thermionic Fuel Element". Proc. 29th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1993.
Murray, C., M.S. El-Genk, and V. Kaibyshev, "An Analysis of Extinguishing Characteristics of a Cs-Ba Tacitron". Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(1), 417-426, 1992.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, "An Investigation of Natural Circulation Decay Heat Removal from an SP-100 Reactor System for a Lunar Outpost". Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(1), 787-795, 1992.
Metzger, J.D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Application of a Model-Reference Adaptive Controller to a Space Nuclear Power System". J. Propulsion and Power, 8(5), 1093-1102, 1992.
El-Genk, M. S. and C. Murray, "Cs- Ba Tacitron: I. Extinguishing Characteristics". Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, University of New Mexico, Final Report No. UNM-ISNPS 1-1992, 1992.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, "Decay Heat Removal by Natural Circulation in a 500-kWe SP-100 Power System for a Lunar Outpost". J. Nuclear Technology, 100, 271-286, 1992.
El-Genk, M.S., V. Kaibyshev, C. Murray, B. Wernsman, and Y. Djashiashvili, "Effect of the Grid Aperture on the Operation of the Cs-Ba Tacitron Inverter". Proc. 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1992.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "HPTAM' Heat-Pipe Transient Analysis Model: An Analysis of Water Heat Pipes". Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(3), 1023-1037, 1992.
Murray, C., B. Wernsman, and M.S. El-Gen, "Ignition and Extinguishing Characteristics of Cs-Ba Tacitron". J. Applied Physics, 72(10), 4556-4565, 1992.
Wernsman, B., M.S. El-Genk, and C. Murray, "Ignition of Cs-Ba Tacitron During Breakdown and Extinguishing Modes". Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(1), 410-416, 1992.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Manned Mars Rover Powered by a Nuclear Reactor: Radiation Shield Analysis". J. Nuclear Technology, 99, 188-202, 1992.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, "Natural Circulation Decay Heat Removal from an SP-100 Reactor System for a Lunar Outpost". Topics in Heat Transfer, HTD-206-3(3), 56-61, 1992.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Passive Decay Heat Removal in the PeBR Concept for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(3), 955-966, 1992.
El-Genk, M. S., N. J. Morley, and J. Y. Yang, "Steady-State Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of the Pellet Bed Rector for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 66, 260-262, 1992.
El-Genk, M.S., H. Xue, C. Murray, and S. Chaudhuri, "TITAM Thermionic Integrated Transient Analysis Model: Load-Following Characteristics of a Single-Cell TFE". Proc. 9th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.246(3), 1013-1022, 1992.
El-Genk, M.S. and H. Xue, "Tranient and Steady-State Analysis of an Electrically Heated TOPAZ-II Thermionic Fuel Element". Proc. 27th IECEC Meeting, 1992.
Metzger, J. D. and M. S. El-Genk, "A High Efficiency Thermoelectric Converter for Space Applications". Proc. 26th IECEC Meeting, 3, 218-223, 1991.
El-Genk, M. S., C. S. Murray, and S. Chandhuri, "A Transient Model of a Thermionic Converter". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP Conference Proceedings No. 217, 1259-1267, 1991.
El-Genk, M. S. and Jae-Young Yang, "An Investigation of Voids Formation Mechanisms and their Effects on Freeze and Thaw Processes of Lithium and Lithium Fluoride". Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, Final Report No. UNM-ISNPS-NAG 3-1045, 1991.
Mason, R. E., B. Matthews, and M. S. El-Genk, "Constitution of Nuclear Fuel and Fission Products with Refractory Alloys". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 1991 Annual Meeting,, 1991.
El-Genk, M.S., C. Murray, and S. Chaudhuri, "Effects of Cs Vapor Pressure on Steady-State and Transient Operation of Thermionic Converters". Proc. 26th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 3, 179-184, 1991.
Morley, N.J., M.S. El-Genk, R. Cataldo, and H. Bloomfield, "Estimates of Power Requirements for a Manned Mars Rover Powered by a Nuclear Reactor". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(1), 245-252, 1991.
El-Genk, M.S., C. Murray, S. Chaudhuri, V. Kaibyshev, A. Borovskikh, Y. Djashiashvili, and Y. Taldonov, "Experimental Evaluation of Cs-Ba Thermionic Switch/Inverter-'Tacitron". Proc. 26th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 3, 160-165, 1991.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "Heat Pipe Transient Model for Space Applications". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(2), 857-868, 1991.
El-Genk, M.S., C. Murray, and S. Chaudhuri, "High Temperature Thermionic Switch/Inverter, Cs-Ba Tacitron". Proc. First High Temperature Electronics Conference, 1991.
Yang, Y.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Mechanisms of Voids Formation During Cooldown and Freezing of Lithium in SP-100 Type Systems". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(3), 1244-1254, 1991.
Metzger, J. D., M. S. El-Genk, and A. G. Parlos, "Model-Reference Adaptive Control with Selective State-Variable Weighting Applied to a Space Nuclear Power System". J. Nuclear Science and Engineering, 109, 171-187, 1991.
Kaibyshev , V., A. Borovskikh, Y. Djashiashvili, Y. Taldonov, M. S. El-Genk, C. Murray, and G. McDuff, "Peculiarities of the Discharge Breakdown of the Cs- Ba Tacitron". Proc. 2nd Specialist Conference of the USSR, Nuclear Power Engineering in Space, 1991.
El-Genk, M.S., N.J. Morley, and V.E. (Bill) Haloulakas, "Pellet Bed Reactor for Nuclear Thermal Propelled Vehicles". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(2), 607-611a, 1991.
Morley, N. and M.S. El-Genk, "Radiation Shielding Design for a Manned Mars Rover". Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc., 64, 1991.
Morley, N.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Shielding Analysis for a Manned Mars Rover Powered by an SP-100 Type Reactor". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(1), 347-354, 1991.
Yang, J.Y. and M.S. El-Genk, "Shrinkage Void Formation and Its Effect on Freeze and Thaw Processes of Lithium and Lithium-Fluoride for Space Applications". Proc. 26th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1, 462-466, 1991.
Chidester, K.M. and R.B. Matthews, "The Role of Carbon Diffusion in Densification of Uranium Dicarbide". Proc. 8th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, AIP No.217(3), 902-909, 1991.
Dobranich, D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal Stress Analyses of the Multilayered Fuel Particles of a Particle-Bed Reactor". J. Nuclear Technology, 94, 372-382, 1991.
El-Genk, M.S., J.Y. Yang, and N.J. Morley, "Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of Pellet Bed Reactor". AIAA/NASA/OAI Conference on Advanced Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) Technologies, 1991.
El-Genk, M.S., N. Morley, R. Cataldo, and H. Bloomfield, "A Comparison of Energy Conversion Systems for Meeting the Power Requirements of Manned Rover for Mars Mission". Proc. 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 34-39, 1990.
El-Genk, M.S. and M. Hoover, "A Summary Overview of Recent Advances in Space Nuclear Power Systems Technology". Proc. 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 100-108, 1990.
Tournier, J.-M. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Assessment of Thermoelectric Conversion for the ERATO- 20 kWe Space Power System". Proc. 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 141-146, 1990.
Metzger, J.D., M.S. El-Genk, and A.G. Parlos, "Application of a Model-Reference Adaptive Controller to Ensure Load-Following of an SP-100-Type Space Nuclear Power System". Proc. 7th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 934-940, 1990.
, "Conceptual Studies of the Integration of a Nuclear Reactor System to a Manned Rover for Mars Missions". Proc. 7th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 1, 420-425, 1990.
Tournier, J.-M., M.S. El-Genk, and F. Carre, "Development and Validation of Thermoelectrics Model for the ERATO-20 kWe Space Power System". Proc. 7th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 432-438, 1990.
Metzger, J. D. and M. S. El-Genk, "Development of Model-Reference Adaptive Control with Application to a Space Nuclear Power System". Final Report NO. ISNPS 2-90, ISNPS, 1990.
Dobranich, D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress Analysis of Multi-Layered Fuel Particles". Proc. 7th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 2, 1026-1032, 1990.
El-Genk, M.S., N.J. Morley, R. Cataldo, and H. Bloomfield, "Preliminary Assessment of the Power Requirements of a Manned Rover for Mars Missions". Proc. 2nd Int. Conf. On Engineering, Construction and Operation in Space -- SPACE 90, 1990.
Morley, N. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Radiaton shielding Design Optimization for a Manned Mars Rover Powerd by an SP-100 Type Reactor". Proc. Conference on Nuclear Power Engineering in Space, 1990.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.T. Seo, "Study of the SP-100 Radiator Heat Pipes Response to External Thermal Exposure". J. Propulsion and Power, 6(1), 69-77, 1990.
El-Genk, M.S., A.G. Parlos, J.M. McGhee, S. Lapin, D. Buden, and J. Mims, "System Design Optimization for Multimegawatt Space Nuclear Power Applications". J. Propulsion and Power, 6(2), 194-202, 1990.
Dobranich, D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal Stress Analysis of the Multilayered Spherical Fuel Particles of a Particle Bed Space Nuclear Reactor". ASME Annual Winter Meeting, Paper No-90-WA/NE-2, 1990.
Ross, S.B., M.S. El-Genk, and R.B. Matthews, "Uranium Nitride Fuel Swelling Correlation". J. Nuclear Materials, 170, 169-177, 1990.
El-Genk, M.S., F. Carre, and J.-M. Tournier, "A Feasibility Study of Using Thermoelectric Converters for the LMFBR Derivative ERATO-20 kWe Space Power System". Proc. 24th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989.
Soe, J.T. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Transient Model for Liquid Metal Heat Pipes". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1988, Orbit Book Company, 404-417, 1989.
McGhee, J., M.S. El-Genk, and R. Rothrock, "An Assesment of Helium Gas Behavior in SP-100 Class Reactors". Proc. 24th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989.
McGhee, J.M., M.S. El-Genk, and R,B. Rothrock, "Coolant Radiologic Gas Production in the SP-100 Class Reactors". Tran. 6th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 304-308, 1989.
El-Genk, M. S., "Personnel Development and Educational Needs of the Universities as they Relate to the Development of Space Nuclear Power Systems". Congressional Hearing before the U.S. House of Representative's Sub-Committee on Energy Research and Development, 1989.
Rider, W.J., and M.S. El-Genk, "Reliability Analysis of the SP-100 System". Trans. 6th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 537-541, 1989.
El-Genk, M.S. and W.J. Ride, "Reliability and Vulnerability Studies of the SP-100 Dual-Loop Thermoelectric-Electromagnetic Pump". J. Propulsion and Power, 6(3), 305-314, 1989.
Rider, W.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Reliability and Vulnerability Studies of the SP-100 System". Proc. 24th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989.
Rider, W.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Reliability Studies of the SP-100 Dual Loop Thermoelectric-Electromagnetic Pump". Tran. 6th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 520-530, 1989.
Rider, W.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Reliability Studies of the SP-100 Dual Loop Thermoelectric-Electromagnetic Pump". Tran. 6th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 520-530, 1989.
El-Genk, M.S. and M.D. Hoover, "The Role of the Universities in Supporting Space Nuclear Power Technology Development". Trans. 6th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 304-308, 1989.
Rider, W. J. and M. S. El-Genk, "Transient and Parametric Analysis of SP-100 Type Systems". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1989, CONF-89000, 419-434, 1989.
Ross, S.B., M.S. El-Genk, and R.B. Matthews, "A Comparison of the Swelling Behavior of UN and (U,Pu)C Fuels". Trans. 5th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 547-551, 1988.
Seo, J.T. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Preliminary Study of Helium Gas Generation and its Effect on the SP-100 System Performance". Trans. 5th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 153-157, 1988.
Seo, J.T. and M.S. El-Genk, "A Transient Model of High Temperature Heat Pipes". Trans. 5th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 114-119, 1988.
El-Genk, M.S. and J. T. Seo, "An Analysis of the Effects of External Heating on the Operation of the SP-100 Radiator Heat Pipes". Proc. 23rd IECEC Meeting, 3, 673-680, 1988.
El-Genk, M.S., J.J. Buksa, and J.T. Seo, "Decay Heat Thermal Management of SP-100 Systems". Trans. 3rd Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, Orbit Book Company, 99-110, 1988.
Parlos, A.G., M.S. El-Genk, J.M. McGhee, D. Buden, and J. Mims, "Energy Conversion System Optimization Study for Multimegawatt Space Nuclear Power Applications". IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 35(3), 1030-1040, 1988.
El-Genk, M.S., J.T. Seo, and J.J. Buksa, "Load Following and Reliability Studies of an Integrated SP-100 System". J. Propulsion and Power, 4, 152-156, 1988.
El-Genk, M. S., J. T. Seo, J. J. Buksa, S. N. Lapin, and B. Evans, "Space Nuclear Power System Analysis Model: SNPSAM-Mode 1 and Mode 2". AFWL-443-1, Report No. NE-126 (88), 1988.
Ross, S.B., M.S. El-Genk, and R.B. Matthews, "Thermal Conductivity Correlations for Uranium Nitride Fuel Between 10 K and 1923 K". Journal of Nuclear Materials, 151, 313-317, 1988.
El-Genk, M. S. and F. Carre, "Why Thermoelectrics for the LMFBR Derivative ERATO 20 kWe ?". SERMA/BP/1041, CEA/CEN, Report No. SERMA/BP 88-99, DEMT 88/382, 1988.
El-Genk, M.S., S. Lapin, and J.T. Seo, "A Dynamic Model for the Aft Accumulator in the TE SP-100 System". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 435-440, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S., J.J. Buksa, and J.T. Seo, "A Self-Induced Thermoelectric-Electromagnetic Pump Model for SP-100 Systems". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1986, Orbit Book Company 5, 161-172, 1987.
Metzger, J.D. and M.S. El-Genk, "An Adaptive Load-Following Control System for a Space Nuclear Power System". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 229-232, 1987.
Seo, J.T., El-Genk, M.S. , "Analysis of the Transient Behavior of Thermoelectric Generators". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1986 CONF-860102, Orbit Book Company, 187-198, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S., S. Ross, and R. B. Matthews, "Fuel Swelling and Thermal Conductivity Correlations for Uranium Nitride Fuel". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, CONF-870102-- summs, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S., J.T. Seo, and J.J. Buksa, "Load Following Characteristics of SiGe/GaP Thermoelectric Generators and Their Response to External Heating". J. Applied Physics, 61(5), 2059-2064, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.T. Seo, "Parametric Analyses of the SP-100 System Performance". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 453-458, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S. and J. T. Seo, "Parametric Studies of the Performance of Sp-100 Systems". Trans. 4th Symp on Space Nuclear Power System, CONF-870102-- summs, 1987.
Buden , D., M. S. El-Genk, A. Parlos, J. Mims, J. McGhee, and S. Lapin, "Pellet Bed Reactor Concept". Final Report, U.S. DOE San Francisco Operation, Contract No. DE-AC03-86SF16508, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S., A. Parlos, D. Buden, J. Mims, and J. McGhee, "Pellet Bed Reactor Design for Space Power". 22nd IECEC Conference, 478-484, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S., A. Parlos, D. Buden, J. Mims, and J. McGhee, "Pellet Bed Reactor Design for Space Power". 22nd IECEC Conference, 478-484, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.T. Seo, "SNPSAM-Space Nuclear Power System Analysis Model". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1986, Orbit Book Company 5, 111-123, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.T. Seo, "SNPSAM-Space Nuclear Power System Analysis Model". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1986, Orbit Book Company 5, 111-123, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.T. Seo, "SP-100 System Modeling: SNPSAM Update". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 513-516, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S. and Jong Tae Seo, "Space Nuclear Power Systems Analysis Model (SNPSAM)". Final Report No. AFWL-TR-87-36, 1987.
Jimenez, R.D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Space Nuclear Reactor Shielding Optimization Studies". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 279-284, 1987.
Jimenez, R.D. and M.S. El-Genk, "Spacecraft Surface Coating Heat Generation by Charged Particulate of the Natural Environment". ASME 1987 Annual Winter Meeting, 1987.
El-Genk, M. S., S. B. Ross, and R. B. Matthews, "Swelling and Thermal Conductivity Correlations for Uranium Nitride Fuel". Am. Cer. Soc. 89th Annual Meeting, 1987.
El-Genk, M.S., S. Ross, and R.B. Matthews, "Uranium Nitride Fuel Swelling and Thermal Conductivity Correlations". Trans. 4th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, 313-317, 1987.
Barattino, W.J., M.S. El-Genk, and P.J. McDaniel, "A Coupled Radiation Transport-Thermal Analysis of the Radiation Shield for an SP-100 Type Reactor". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1985, Orbit Book Company, 287-302, 1986.
El-Genk, M. S., J. T. Seo, and J. J. Buksa, "Load Following and Reliability Studies of Thermoelectric SP-100 System". Proc. 21st IECEC Conference, 3, 25-29, 1986.
Barattino, W.J., M.S. El-Genk, and P.J. McDaniel, "Numerical Instabilities Encountered in Non-Linear Temperature Analysis of Radiation Shield for SP-100 Reactor". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1985, Orbit Book Company, 303-314, 1986.
El-Genk, M. S., Jong T. Seo, and John J. Buksa, "System Analysis Model for Space Systems". NMERI WA3-17, 3.12, 1986.
El-Genk, M.S. and J.T. Seo, "Trends and Limits in the Upgrading of SP-100 Baseline Design of Nuclear Powered Space System". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1985, Orbit Book Company, 273-286, 1986.
El-Genk, M. S., Jong-Tae Seo, and D. M. Woodall, "Feasibility Study of Upgrading the Heat Pipe Space Nuclear Reactor System Design". Final Report, AFWL-144-1, 1985.
Louie, D.L.Y., M.S. El-Genk, and S. Wright, "Fission Gas and Volatile Release-Venting Model for Space Nuclear Reactors". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1984, Orbit Book Company, 525-533, 1985.
Barattino, W.J., M.S. El-Genk, and S.S. Voss, "Review of Previous Shield Analysis for Space Reactors". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1984, Orbit Book Company, 329-339, 1985.
El-Genk, M. S., D. M. Woodall, V. F. Dean, and D. Louie, "Review of the Design Status of the SP-100 Space Nuclear Reactor System". Trans. 1st Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, CONF-840113-- summs, 1985.
Barattino, W., M.S. El-Genk, and P. McDaniel, "Thermal Analysis of a W-LiH Radiation Shield for an SP-100 Type Reactor". Trans. 2nd Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, RS-10, 1985.
Barattino, W.J. and M.S. El-Genk, "Thermal Analysis of Radiation Shields for Space Reactors Using Analytical and Finite Element Methods". Space Nuclear Power Systems 1984, Orbit Book Company, 177-188, 1985.
El-Genk, M.S., J. Seo, and J. Metzger, "Trends and Limits in the Upgrading of SP-100 Nuclear Powered Space System". Trans. 2nd Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, RS-6, 1985.
Louie, D.L.Y., and M.S. El-Genk, "Consequences of Venting System Failure in the Heat Pipe Space Nuclear Reactor". Trans. 1st Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, SR-10, 1984.
Dean, V. F. , M. S. El-Genk, D. L. Louie, and D. M. Woodall, "Design Status of the SP-100 Heat Pipe Space Nuclear Reactor System". AFWL-144-1, Report No. NE-101 (84), 1984.
Louie, D., M. S. El-Genk, and S. Wright, "Fission Gas Release-Venting Model for Space Nuclear Reactors". Trans. Ist Symp. On Space Nuclear Power Systems, CONF-840113, 1984.
Wilkins, E., M. S. El-Genk, D. Thakur and K. El-Husseini, "An Evaluation of the Gel Pond Performance". ASME Winter Annual Meeting, 1982.
El-Genk, M. S. and D. M. Woodall, "Areas for Research Emphasis in Design of the Space Power Advanced Reactor". Proc. Space Prime-Power Conference, 1982.