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Replacement of the rotary specimen rack in the U.S. Geological Survey TRIGA Reactor (GSTR)

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OSTI ID:21157022
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  1. U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO (United States)
A new rotary specimen rack was installed in the GSTR on November 13, 1985. The new rack has been modified to allow the pneumatic unloading of samples. Instructions for the removal and installation of the rotary specimen rack were provided by GA Technologies. The first step was to prepare the core for removal of the control rods, T/C fuel elements, and the central thimble. The rack was weighted prior to removal to ensure that it could not float to the surface. The old rack was stored at the side of the tank. Radiation measurements were made with an underwater ion chamber. (author)
Research Organization:
TRIGA Reactors, GA Technologies Inc., San Diego, CA (United States); Texas A and M University, College Station, TX (United States)
OSTI ID:
21157022
Report Number(s):
INIS-US--09N0265; TOC--18
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English