The Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power (SNAP) reactor reflector control systems have been reviewed for near-term use of the reflector control technology developed during the SNAP space reactor program. The launch and operating environment for which the SNAP reflector control systems were designed is discussed. System design and operation for each of the SNAP reactor control systems are discussed. Major component design and development work, as well as the reactor system and individual component testing are summarized. The reactor control system technology is directly applicable to SNAP-DYN, the latest uranium-zirconium hydride space reactor design. This control system technology is truly state of the art for use in future military and civilian space power programs.


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    Title :

    SNAP reactor reflector control systems development


    Additional title:

    Reflektor-Kontrollsystementwicklung fuer den SNAP Reaktor


    Contributors:
    Owen, D.F. (author)


    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 6 Tabellen, 5 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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