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NUCLEAR SHIPS. PROPOSED M.O.T. RULES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Journal Article · · Nuclear Eng.
OSTI ID:4191644
Rules proposed by the Ministry of Transport (Great Britain) for the design and construction of nuclear-powered merchant ships are given. They cover the following considerations: containment of reactor coolant, dangerous reactor materials, prevention of and resistance to fire, reactor operation under rolling sea and high list, removal of decay heat, standby equipment, reactor shutdown arrangements, controls, maneuvering ability, radiation shielding under reactor operation and servicing, independent source of electrical power, shock resistance of shutdown and cooling equipment, and alternative source of propelling power. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-013494
OSTI ID:
4191644
Journal Information:
Nuclear Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Eng. Vol. Vol: 5
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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