MODULAR NUCLEAR SUBMARINE Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC B63G8/00 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: set of invention relates to ship building and may be used in construction of nuclear submarines. Proposed submarine comprises three modules, i.e. engine module arranged at mid section and two combat modules attached thereto in parallel on both sides. Combat module comprises solid hull covered with light hull, cisterns arranged there between, aft with screw propeller having the hub fitted on propeller shaft engaged with motor connected, in its turn via switchboard with and electric cable with storage battery. Engine module hull has water intake and discharge openings and accommodates the engine plant composed by Stirling engine, heating system with nuclear reactor and cooling system with cooler-heat exchanger. Electric generators is connected with engine plant while motor is connected with switchboard arranged in engine module whereto connected are storage batteries and electric generator.

EFFECT: higher reliability and safety of submarine operation.

2 cl, 8 dwg