Preliminary design of the 2 MWt reactor and shield (PWAR-20) for the SNAP- 50/SPUR powerplant
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4315622
Declassified 6 Sep 1973. The SNAP-50/SPUR powerplant development program concentrates on a system designed for unattended operation in space for 10,000 hours, and which produces a net electrical output of 300 kW(e). The reactor and shield for this powerplant has been designated the PWAR-20. The powerplant weight goal for the 2-MW(t) reactor is l800 pounds, exclusive of shielding. A target weight for shielding, the design of which is mission oriented, has not been specified because mission requirements have not been clarified to date. The preliminary design of the PWAR-20 is presented. The major problem areas which exist are described. 25 references. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, Middletown, Conn. (USA). Connecticut Advanced Nuclear Engineering Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(30-1)-2789
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-031317
- OSTI ID:
- 4315622
- Report Number(s):
- PWAC--445
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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