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Title: THE CESIUM-137 POWER PROGRAM. Quarterly Report No. 3

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4667333· OSTI ID:4667333

Progress made in the development of the Cs/sup 137/ fueled thermoelectric generator for marine power applications is reported. Information is given on thermoelectric generator design, shielding, power conversion system, hazards evaluation, fuel element forming and cladding, fabrication, and heat transfer. Cs/sup 137/ energy calculations are presented along with shielding calculations. The development and fabrication of cesium polyglass for fuel application are included. (N.W.R.)

Research Organization:
Royal Research Corp., Hayward, Calif.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AT(04-3)-366
NSA Number:
NSA-17-031766
OSTI ID:
4667333
Report Number(s):
TID-17004; RRC-0102
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English