THE SNAP-II POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM. DYNAMIC ANALYSIS. TOPICAL REPORT NO. 3

Technical Report · Fri Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 1960

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4166808· OSTI ID:4166808

Deibel, D L; Mrava, G L; Seldner, K

SNAP II is the designation for a nuclear auxiliary power unit, designed primarily for utilization in the WS117L satellite vehicle. The SNAP II system consists of a reactor heat source, a mercury Rankin engin, and an alternator. Dynamic analysis of the power conversion system was conducted utilizing a comprehensive analog computer simulation. Feasibility of a parasitic load control for numerous system disturbances was demonstrated. (auth)

• Research Organization: Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc., Cleveland
• DOE Contract Number: AT-11-1-GEN-8
• NSA Number: NSA-14-008812
• OSTI ID: 4166808
• Report Number(s): AECU-4685; ER-3911
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Project No. 562-007252-88. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

PHYSICS
ANALOG SYSTEMS
COMPUTERS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONVERSION
ELECTRICITY
HEATING
MERCURY
NUCLEAR REACTIONS
PLANNING
POWER
REACTOR FUELING
REACTORS
SNAP-2 SERIES
SPACE VEHICLES
TURBINES
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems