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SNAP I POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT. Period covered: February 1, 1957 to June 30, 1959

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4131443· OSTI ID:4131443
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Development of the SNAP I power conversion system is described. The system is designed to convert the thermal energy produced by the decay of radioisotopes into 500 watts of electrical energy by means of a mercury Funkine cycle. A list of specific accomplishments of the program is included. (J.R.D.)
Research Organization:
Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc. New Devices Labs., Cleveland
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-3)-217
NSA Number:
NSA-14-026034
OSTI ID:
4131443
Report Number(s):
MND-P-2375; ER-4050
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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CONVERSION
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