SNAP 7 Program--Task 8--Strontium-90 Fueled Thermoelectric Generator Development. Quarterly Progress Report No. 5, November 1, 1961 to January 31, 1962

The SNAP 7A battery and converter were subjected to the required shock, vibration and temperature teats. The generator was fueled, postfueling radiation levels were checked and the generator was integrated into the complete SNAP 7A system. After the completion of acceptance tests, the SNAP 7A system...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McDonald, W. A.
Other Authors: United States. Department of Energy.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Martin Company. Nuclear Division. 1962
Subjects:
Fuels
Temperature
Conversion
Testing
Impact Shock
Sea
Nesdps Office Of Nuclear Energy Space And Defense Power Systems
Maintenance
Thermoelectricity
Antarctica
Generators
Thermoelectric Cells
Operation
Vibrations Nesdps Office Of Nuclear Energy Space And Defense Power Systems
Radiation Doses
Physics
Performance
Strontium 90
Antarc*
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2172/4816010
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1057371/
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Summary:The SNAP 7A battery and converter were subjected to the required shock, vibration and temperature teats. The generator was fueled, postfueling radiation levels were checked and the generator was integrated into the complete SNAP 7A system. After the completion of acceptance tests, the SNAP 7A system was installed in a buoy which, in turn, was anchored in the bay where it will be subjected to further evaluation. The SNAP 7C generator was shipped for transport to Antarctica. The generator will power a five-watt U. S. Navy remote weather station. Tests were also conducted to determine the operational characteristics of SNAP 7B and 7D thermoelectric couples. Also, the reliability model of the generator was operated at high temperature for 23 days. The electrical, converter and battery specifications for the SNAP 7D system were completed and released. The primary effort in the fael processing phase of the program was to provide the necessary liaison with the personnel installing the processing equipment. Maintenance and checkout guides were written to assure satisfactory installation and continued performance throughout the fuel processing span. An operation procedure guide was written to describe the engineering concept of the fuel processing operation. The guide was written for the personnel who will be conducting the fuel processing operation. (auth)

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