By Aug 31 1962, Savannah, which left shipyard in January, had logged 9848 nautical mi; operation of power plant during this period was completely successful, requiring only corrections and adjustments of minor nature; information is given on problems in putting marine nuclear power plant into operation, fueling, scram, coolant system, various voyages. From paper before Inst Mar Engrs. (see also Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 100 Nov 29 1962 p 697-8)
Operating experience with nuclear propulsion -- Start-up and initial operation of N.S. "savannah"
Joint Panel Nuclear Mar Propulsion -- J
1963
15 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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