EXHIBIT 23.1


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


        To Thermo Power Corporation:

        As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
        incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our
        report dated November 3, 1995 included in Thermo Power
        Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1995 and
        to all references to our firm included in this registration
        statement.



        ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

        Boston, Massachusetts  
        December 21, 1995