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FINAL SAFETY EVALUATION OF A TEN WATT STRONTIUM-90 FUELED GENERATOR FOR A DEEP SEA APPLICATION-SNAP 7E

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4815516· OSTI ID:4815516
A safety evaluation of the SNAP 7E thermoelectric generator system is described. Analyses were performed to assess the radiobiological effects in event of a fuel release and the shielding was evaluated to determine the safe working limits for personnel. The entire evaluation is based on a fuel loading of 31,000 curies of radiostrontium. It is concluded that the safety criteria are met and there is reasonable assurance that this generator is safe for its intended mission. (J.R.D.)
Research Organization:
Martin Co. Nuclear Div., Baltimore
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-027740
OSTI ID:
4815516
Report Number(s):
MND-P-2761
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English