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Title: Design, testing, and fabrication of heat sources for underwater application

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4169528· OSTI ID:4169528
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The sequence of events in the design, testing and fabrication of a radioisotopic heat source using available $sup 238$PuO$sub 2$ fuel that would be amenable to a Navy 0.5-W (electrical) Radioisotopic Thermoelectric Generator for undersea application is discussed. Various designs were considered as a function of heat leak in order to adopt the most desirable capsule for a volume- constrained application. Testing considerations are discussed for capsule compliance with IAEA/ENEA Safety Series 6 and 33 and 10 CFR 71. (auth)

Research Organization:
Mound Plant (MOUND), Miamisburg, OH (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
E-33-1-GEN-53
NSA Number:
NSA-33-005661
OSTI ID:
4169528
Report Number(s):
MLM-2213
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-76
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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SAFETY
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