THERMOELECTRIC POWERPLANTS UTILIZING CONTAINED NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS

Abstract

This study is an early attempt at defining the problem of stationary thermoelectric powerplants that would utilize the thermal energy released by detonating nuclear devices in a closed cavity, surrounded by a heat exchanger. The system may require a capital investment of 2 billion dollars but might produce electric power at a cost competitive with that of conventionally produced power. The results of this study suggest that none of the obstacles is insurmountable. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 18, 1960
Accession Number
AD0256812

Entities

People

  • G.a. Hoffman

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Capital Investments
  • Economics
  • Electric Power
  • Explosions
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Investments
  • Money
  • Nuclear Explosions
  • Power
  • Social Sciences
  • Stationary

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design