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Title: Evaluation of NaK as the Primary Coolant for the SNAP II System

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:1023272

An evaluation was made of the use of NaK as the primary coolant for the SNAP-2 system. Pumping-power limitations based on the mercury Rankine cycle are analyzed. Problems pertinent to any design-specification modifications are reviewed.

Research Organization:
Atomics International, Canoga Park, CA
DOE Contract Number:
AT-11-1-GEN-8
OSTI ID:
1023272
Report Number(s):
NAA-SR-Memo-4109
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English