General-purpose heat source project and space nuclear safety fuels program. Progress report, February 1980

Technical Report · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5277576· OSTI ID:5277576

Maraman, W J ^[1]

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This formal monthly report covers the studies related to the use of /sup 238/PuO/sub 2/ in radioisotopic power systems carried out for the Advanced Nuclear Systems and Projects Division of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. The two programs involved are: General-Purpose Heat Source Development and Space Nuclear Safety and Fuels. Most of the studies discussed here are of a continuing nature. Results and conclusions described may change as the work continues. Published reference to the results cited in this report should not be made without the explicit permission of the person in charge of the work.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5277576
• Report Number(s): LA-8386-PR; TRN: 80-011265
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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