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THE SNAP II POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM TOPICAL REPORT NO. 9, ALTERNATOR ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4829663· OSTI ID:4829663
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The 3 kw nuclear auxiliary power unit deslgnated SNAP II is intended for use in a satellite vehicle. The system consists of a reactor heat source, a mercury Rankine engine, and a permanent magnet alternator. The design details, test results, and development of the SNAP lI alternator are presented. (auth)

Research Organization:
Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc., Cleveland
DOE Contract Number:
AT(11-1)-GEN-8
NSA Number:
NSA-16-003972
OSTI ID:
4829663
Report Number(s):
NAA-SR-6302; ER-4472
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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