Title :
Snap Reactor Control-Drum Actuators
Author_Institution :
Research Specialist, Component Development Section Reactor Development Department Compact Systems Division Atomics International a Division of North American Aviation, Inc. P. O. Box 309, Canoga Park, California
Abstract :
In the SNAP reactor development program at Atomics International,* a family of lightweight nuclear reactors is being optimized for space applications. Because the compact reactor is small and light in weight, components must operate without auxiliary cooling devices, thermal barriers, heat shields, and radiation shields. The components function in the environments of ultra-high temperature, nuclear radiation, and outer space for long periods of time. Control-drum actuators have been developed which will operate with high reliability in these environments.
Keywords :
Actuators; Control systems; Fuels; Inductors; Magnetic materials; Power system reliability; Size control; Stators; Temperature; Weight control;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1965.4323506