METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING POWER AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT HAVING DUAL LOOP ARCHITECTURE

Methods and apparatus for power generation and/or thermal management on a high speed flight vehicle (102) include circulating a power generation loop working fluid (122) through a power generation loop (120), which absorbs heat associated with the flight vehicle (102). A generator (170) operably coupled to the power generation loop (120) generates electrical power. Additionally, a heat transport loop working fluid (252) may circulate through a heat transport loop (250) to provide thermal management through heat transfer.