High-Level Project Summary
We developed a high technology, durable battery system which could work well in the harsh conditions of Venus. Our battery was composed of LiCO3 which not only can power out spacecraft/probe for upto 30 days but also is budget friendly. We solved our challenge by providing a good energy source to power our probe through the atmosphere but also it's thermally insulated with TPS(thermal protection System) to avoid melting of our valuable instruments inside. All the different combination of systems suggested by us can be used to ensure a successful trip to Venus to explore and broaden our horizon.
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Detailed Project Description
Lithium-CO2 batteries
-Fully reversible battery(Li-Co2) is developed with carbon neutrality using MoS2 nanoflakes
(Molybdenum (iv) sulphite)
-MoS2 flakes are used as cathode catalyst
Combination of material produces a multicomponent composite product known as Li2Co3/C.
Theoretical calculations reduce mechanism for discharge processes, also explains how C interface with Li2Co3 provides electronic conduction needed for oxidation of Li2Co3 and C to generate Co2 on charge.
This is the way that paves the use for Co2 in advance energy-storage system.
Life —> 15-20 years
Cost —> $124997.00
Temperature durability—> 700 degree Celsius
Efficiency —> 99% or higher
Long life capability
Radiation tolerance
Heat sterilisation
High reliability
Thermal Insulation:
Thermal insulation:
- To withstand the harsh temperature of Venus , battery makes use of a heat shield known as the Thermal Protection System, or TPS, which is 8 feet (2.4 meters) in diameter and 4.5 inches (about 115 mm) thick.
-TPS uses a carbon composite foam sandwiched between two carbon plates and with a finishing touch of white ceramic paint to reflect as much heat as possible. Tested to withstand up to 3,000 F (1,650 C), the TPS can handle the heat on Venus, keeping almost all interior components safe.
- To protect the wiring of our battery sapphire crystal tubes can be made to suspend the wiring, and the wires could be made from nobium.
Space Agency Data
The majority of the data used was of open NASA data and the resources provided.
It was used by extracting tid bits of information relevant and useful to us and then researching upon them. The data collected overall was then combined together and a carefully planned system was developed which connected all our research and solutions altogether. It inspired our project by making us realize that sometimes the answer you are looking for is right infront of you it's sitting there,all you have to do is make an effort bit by bit and lay out the pieces of the puzzle the right way to make it all make sense.
Hackathon Journey
First of all the experience was tremendous as well as the management. It was a knowing the unknown event for us, we researched stuff which highly boosted our knowledge as well as the confidence. The determination of completing the task within the time did make us realise how important time is! The thing which caught our attention towards the topic was the exploration part. The interesting part was the development of the components. Different crafts failed mercilessly upon Venus and we did study each to find why they really end up failing. Working on the solutions for our component was not an easy task. Appreciation and the interest shown by the mentors did help us stay motivated entirely.
References
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/549/energy-storage-technologies-for-future-planetary-science-missions/
https://techport.nasa.gov/view/92914
https://sbir.nasa.gov/SBIR/abstracts/21/sbir/phase1/SBIR-21-1-S3.03-3308.html
https://www.google.com/search?q=melting+temperature+of+niobium&oq=melting+temperature+of+niobium&aqs=chrome..69i57.9739j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on
https://2019.spaceappschallenge.org/challenges/planets-near-and-far/memory-maker/details
https://www.nasa.gov/exploring-hell-venus-rover-challenge/
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/automaton-rover-for-extreme-environments-aree/
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/1519/venus-resources/?page=0&per_page=40&order=created_at+desc&search
https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/pdf/10.2514/1.41886https://2019.spaceappschallenge.org/challenges/planets-near-and-far/memory-maker/details
https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/pdf/10.2514/1.41886
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/traveling-to-the-sun-why-won-t-parker-solar-probe-melt
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/traveling-to-the-sun-why-won-t-parker-solar-probe-melt
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c00635
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2016/ra/c6ra00648e
https://www.heise.de/select/make/2016/1/1456381329021210
https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/pdf/10.2514/1.41886
https://textechindustries.com/blog/thermal-protection-systems-materials/
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