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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING POWER

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4073731
A neutronic reactor comprising two discrete zones; namely, an inner zone containing fissionable material and an outer zone containing fertile material is described. The inner zone is operated at a low temperature and is cooled by pressurized water. The outer zone is operated at a substantially higher temperature and is cooled by steam flashed from the inner zone. The reactor is particularly advantageous in that it produces high temperature steam; yet the materials of construction in the core (inner zone) are not restricted to materials capable of withstanding high temperature operation.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-020455
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2990348
OSTI ID:
4073731
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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