Cold regions isotope applications

Pacific Northwest Laboratories (PNL) started the Cold Regions Isotope Applications Program in FY-1975 to identify special conditions in the Arctic and similar geographic areas (Cold Regions) where radioisotope power, heater, or sterilization systems would be desirable and economically viable. Signif...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Perrigo, L. D., Divine, T. E.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Pacific Northwest Laboratory 1976
Subjects:
Radiosterilization
Antarctic Regions
Liquid Wastes
07 Isotopes And Radiation Sources
Sterilization
Radioisotope Heat Sources
Direct Energy Converters
Isotope Applications
Wastes 070302* > Isotopic Power Supplies > Uses > (-1987)
Polar Regions
Uses
Thermoelectric Generators
Technology Transfer
Arctic Regions
Heat Sources
Antarctic
Arctic
Pacific
Antarc*
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2172/7274793
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1449801/
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Summary:Pacific Northwest Laboratories (PNL) started the Cold Regions Isotope Applications Program in FY-1975 to identify special conditions in the Arctic and similar geographic areas (Cold Regions) where radioisotope power, heater, or sterilization systems would be desirable and economically viable. Significant progress was made in the first year of this program and all objectives for this initial 12-month period were achieved. The major conclusions and recommendations resulting for this effort are described below. The areas of interest covered include: radiosterilization of sewage; heating of septic tanks; and radioisotope thermoelectric generators as power sources for meteorological instruments and navigational aids. (TFD)

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