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AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF T7 TANKER BOILING WATER REACTOR PROPULSION SYSTEM. PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4801433
The results of a technical and economie analy'sis of automatic propulsion system control as a possible design improvement in the direct cycle boiling water reactor propulsion system in a T7 tanker are presented. The technical feasibility of attaining a completely automated marine boiling water propulsion system was determined. Economic incentives for automation were evaluated. A program of design and development is defined. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Atomic Power Equipment Dept., San Jose, Calif.; General Electric Co. Computer Dept., Phoenix, Ariz.
NSA Number:
NSA-16-011222
OSTI ID:
4801433
Report Number(s):
GEAP-3528(Rev.1)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English