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

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4166808· OSTI ID:4166808
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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
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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ANALOG SYSTEMS
COMPUTERS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONVERSION
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HEATING
MERCURY
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NUCLEAR REACTIONS
PHYSICS
PLANNING
POWER
REACTOR FUELING
REACTORS
SNAP-2 SERIES
SPACE VEHICLES
TURBINES