SAFEGUARDS REPORT FOR THE NORTHROP PULSE RADIATION FACILITY
Ae description is given of the Northrop pulse Radiation Facility, (NPRF), which consists of a TRlGA Mark-F reactor and associated supporting equipment. The NPRF was designed to operate in the following modes: Mode 1-100 kw steady-state operation; Mode II--Pulsed operation up to a maximum transient giving a maximum measured fuel element temperature of 470 deg C, which corresponds to an energy release of about 18 Mw-sec (approximately 1.9% sigma K/ K). The movable reactor will be operated in three general areas in the pool: adjacent to the exposure room; adjacent to the beam ponts; or at intermediate positions. Based on the analyses presented and operating experience with the prototype TRIGA Mark F and other TRlGA reactors, it is concluded that operation of the NPRF does not present any undue hazard to the health and safety of the operating personnel or the public. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Norair. Div. of Northrop Corp., Hawthorne, Calif.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-016756
- OSTI ID:
- 4027033
- Report Number(s):
- NP-9978; NB-61-69
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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