FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A RADIOISOTOPIC POWER SOURCE FOR REMOTE AREA HEATING
Abstract
A technical and economic feasibility study was made in order to investigate the use of radioisotopic power as an energy source for remote area heating. Consideration was given to units for a rated output of 50,000 and 300,000 Btu/hr. Designs are presented for a number of feasible systems. The economic study revealed that a Nuclide Heat unit can compete with conventional heaters in remote locations where conventional fuel logistics add measurably to the over-all heating costs and where long life-time, highlyreliable units are required. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0276451
Entities
People
- A.a. Totah
- L.e. Light
- W.h. Barnes
Organizations
- Vought