Here is an introduction to nuclear submarines and their propulsion systems.
Unfortunately I am limited on the level of detail I can go into on this topic therefore this is a fairly general introduction.
In part 2 we will look into actual reactor operation and some of the physics involved.
Sections:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Contents
03:36 The roles of nuclear submarines
07:55 The role of a strategic missile carrying submarine
12:22 The roles of attack submarines
15:43 Size and displacement
17:55 Reserve buoyancy
21:34 Characteristics of nuclear submarine propulsion
30:43 Types of nuclear reactors used
34:43 Types of transmission system used
39:43 Types of propulsor used
44:41 Typical noise reducing features
48:48 Summary of part 1
51:10 Close
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