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SNAP III FINAL PERFORMANCE TEST SUMMARY

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4129191· OSTI ID:4129191
SNAP III, a 3- to 5-watt electrical generator, was designed as a proof- of-principle device in the development of radioisotope-powered thermoelectric power-conversion systems. A program involving five development areas was employed in achieving this aim. These areas were: (1) generator development, fuel encapsulation, and handling techniques; (2) system safety studies; (3) system dynamic tests; (4) system parametric performance tests; and (5) system life tests. Particular attention was given to fuel encapsulation and handling techniques, system safety studies, system parametric performance tests, and system life tests. (auth)
Research Organization:
Martin Co. Nuclear Div., Baltimore
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-3)-217
NSA Number:
NSA-15-000749
OSTI ID:
4129191
Report Number(s):
MND-P-2398
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English