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

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4135549· OSTI ID:4135549
Alternator development for the SNAP 1 power conversion system is described. A radial air-gap permanent-magnet 6-pole single-phase 2600-cps alternator, rated at 536 watts, 0.8 power factor, and 115 volts was selected. Discussion of requirements and specifications, design and performance, test facilities, and conclusions are 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-14-026036
OSTI ID:
4135549
Report Number(s):
MND-P-2377; ER-4052
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English