Evaluation of Single and Dual Turbine-Generator Units for PL-3

The investigation performed relative to the selection of a turbine- generator unit for the PL-3 portable nuclear power plant, Byrd Station, Antarctica, is described. Available conventional equipment was surveyed to minimize air shipment, installation, and cost requirements. Pertinent details of func...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Prall, T. F.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Alco Products (Firm) 1962
Subjects:
Reactor Technology
Economics
Turbines
Pm-3B
Maintenance
Power Plants
Aircraft
Generators
Reactors
Transport
Performance
Uses
Byrd
Byrd Station
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2172/4792682
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1059537/
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Summary:The investigation performed relative to the selection of a turbine- generator unit for the PL-3 portable nuclear power plant, Byrd Station, Antarctica, is described. Available conventional equipment was surveyed to minimize air shipment, installation, and cost requirements. Pertinent details of functional performance were considered. A comparison was drawn between the alternatives of utilizing either a single turbine generator unit shipped partially disassembled or twin, half-capacity units shipped assembled. The conclusion reached was that a single turbine-generator unit should be used with the turbine and generator shipped separately. (auth)

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