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Title: COUPLED FAST-THERMAL POWER BREEDER REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4036069

A nuclear reactor having a region operating predominantly on fast neutrons and another region operating predominantly on slow neutrons is described. The fast region is a plutonium core and the slow region is a natural uranium blanket around the core. Both of these regions are free of moderator. A moderating reflector surrounds the uranium blanket. The moderating material and thickness of the reflector are selected so that fissions in the uranium blanket make a substantial contribution to the reactivity of the reactor.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-023145
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2992982
OSTI ID:
4036069
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English