THE NUCLEAR PROPULSION NO. OF SHIPS

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1958 · J. Joint Panel Nuclear Marine Propulsion

OSTI ID:4337420

Hinton, C; Moore, R V

After briefly reviewing the historical background of power driven ships and inferring some analogous future trends, the characteristics of pressurized water and gas cooled, graphite moderated reactors are reviewed in general terms. A gas cooled, graphite moderated reactor of high rating designed for the propulsion of a supertanker is described. The economics of operation of a nuclear powered supertanker is compared with one which is conventionally powered. Some of the practical problems, including control and safety, of a nuclear powered ship are defined and discussed. A review of some reactor types having potential merit for the marine application is included. While nuclear power units or 20,000 to 25,000 shp with competitive economic performance could be designed in the next few years, a reactor suitable for powers below these values has yet to be developed. (auth)

• Research Organization: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
• NSA Number: NSA-12-011887
• OSTI ID: 4337420
• Journal Information: J. Joint Panel Nuclear Marine Propulsion, Journal Name: J. Joint Panel Nuclear Marine Propulsion Vol. Vol: 2
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONTROL
COOLANT LOOPS
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
GAS COOLANT
GRAPHITE MODERATOR
HIGH TEMPERATURE
PERFORMANCE
PHYSICS
PLANNING
POWER
POWER PLANTS
PRESSURE
PROPULSION
REACTOR CORE
REACTOR SAFETY
REACTORS
SHIPS
STABILITY
WATER COOLANT