Engineering:Combined nuclear and steam propulsion
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Short description: Marine propulsion system
Combined nuclear and steam propulsion system (CONAS) is used on the Kirov-class guided missile cruisers.
Complementary to the nuclear component, there are two conventional boilers installed as a backup in case of reactor failure. Both components can drive two geared steam turbines, generating 120,000 hp (89 MW), at two prop shafts.[1]
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Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined nuclear and steam propulsion.
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