ATOMIC PROPULSION OF SHIPS
The history of the development of the U. S. Navy's nuclear submarine propulsion program is briefly reviewed. The factors which influence nuclear shipdesign are discussed and compared with more conventional propulsion design factors. Of special interest are the influences of nuclear radiation and the exceptional endurance which are characteristic of nuclear ships. The construction materials are reviewed and the desirable features of the pressurized water reactor systems are explained. The importance of safety in nuclear ships is emphasized, and methods of achieving it are discussed. Opportunities to apply novelties in design are more limited in the nuclear than in the conventional case. New yardsticks for measuring ship values must be applied to nuclear ships. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-012371
- OSTI ID:
- 4176575
- Journal Information:
- Ingenieur, (Utrecht), Journal Name: Ingenieur, (Utrecht) Vol. Vol: 71
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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