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    This document discusses the concept of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for use by the Indian Navy. It describes some key differences between land-based and naval nuclear reactors, including their power output and enriched fuel composition. It also provides details on the reactor containment system and secondary shielding that would be used. Finally, it argues that a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier could provide India with greater operational range and endurance compared to the diesel-powered carriers currently in use.

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    This document discusses the concept of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for use by the Indian Navy. It describes some key differences between land-based and naval nuclear reactors, including their power output and enriched fuel composition. It also provides details on the reactor containment system and secondary shielding that would be used. Finally, it argues that a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier could provide India with greater operational range and endurance compared to the diesel-powered carriers currently in use.

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    This document discusses the concept of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for use by the Indian Navy. It describes some key differences between land-based and naval nuclear reactors, including their power output and enriched fuel composition. It also provides details on the reactor containment system and secondary shielding that would be used. Finally, it argues that a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier could provide India with greater operational range and endurance compared to the diesel-powered carriers currently in use.

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    NUCLEAR POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIER

    SUBMITTED BY: AAKASH K. RAVERKAR

    ABHIMANYU SINGH
    ABHISHEK BHANDARI ANKIT ABHISHEK ANKIT KUMAR

    WHAT IS AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER

    CONFIGURATION

    Catapult-assisted take-off but arrested-recovery (CATOBAR) Short take-off but arrested-recovery (STOBAR) Short take-off vertical-landing (STOVL)

    Helicopter Carrier

    LAND BASED REACTORS & NAVAL REACTORS: DIFFERENCE

    The power of land based reactors is in the range of 3,000 MW; In contrast, a submarine reactors power is smaller in the range of the hundreds of MW
    Land based systems use uranium fuel enriched to the 3-5 percent range; Highly enriched fuel at the 9397 percent level is used in naval reactors. Naval Reactors use only Pressurized Water Reactors.

    COMPOSITION OF ENRICHED FUEL

    REACTOR CONTAINMENT

    There exists a multitude of naval reactor designs.


    Because of the weight of the power plant and shielding, the reactor and associated steam generation equipment is located at the centre of the ship. Watertight bulkheads isolating the reactor components surround it.

    The greater part of the system is housed in a steel containment, preventing any leakage of steam to the atmosphere in case of an accident.

    The containment vessel can withstand a pressure of 13 atm.(Savannah design)

    SECONDARY SHIELDING
    The secondary shielding consists of concrete, lead, and polyethylene and is positioned at the top of the containment . A pre-stressed concrete wall with a thickness of 122 cm surrounds the lower section of the containment. This wall rests on a steel cushion. The upper section of the secondary shielding is 15.2 cm of lead to absorb gamma radiation, and 15.2 cm of polyethylene to slow down any neutrons. The space between the lead plates is filled with lead wool.

    The lead used in the shielding is cast by a special method preventing the formation of voids and in homogeneities.

    NEED FOR NUCLEAR POWERED AIRCRAFT CAREER IN INDIA


    The mission of the aircraft carrier force is to provide a credible, sustainable, independent forward presence and a conventional deterrence in peace times.
    In times of crisis, it operates as the cornerstone of joint and/or allied maritime expeditionary forces. It operates and support air attacks on enemies, protects friendly forces and engages in sustained independent operations in times of war.

    Presently deployed aircraft carriers run on heavy diesel engines. They are smaller in size, less powerful, more fuel consumptive and need constant resupplying.

    COMPARISON

    PROPOSED VITAL STATS


    Power Plant: Length: Beam: Speed: Aircraft: Crew: Two nuclear reactors, four shafts. 1,092 feet. 134 feet.

    Displacement: 97,000 tons at full load. 30 knots, 34.5 miles per hour. 85-100 500 officers, 5,000 enlisted.

    THANK YOU AND HAPPY HUNTING

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