Supercritical steam and d-c generation represent basic features of nuclear-electric ship propulsion system designated as Martin Supercritical Reactor (MSR); concept was originated by R.Magladry, Martin Co, Nuclear Div; system comprises d-c propeller drive motor and field regulator for bridge control of speed and direction of rotation, 900 v d-c turbogenerator, MSR nuclear plant which includes reactor, turbine, pumps, containment, and shielding control panel. auxiliary equipment; reactor thermal power of 42.1 Mw supplies 20,000 shp and 60-cycle auxiliary power load of 500 kw(e); reactor uses low enriched UO2 pellet fuel.
Conceptual study of supercritical reactor plant for merchant ships
Mar Technology
Marine Technology ; 3 , n 2
1966
9 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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