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MEANS FOR CONTROLLING REACTIONS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4074083

The patented means is described for controlling a nuclear reactor which comprises a tank containing a dispersion of a thermally fissionable material in a liquid moderator and a material convertible to a thermally fissionable material in a container disposed about the tank. The control means comprises a control rod chamber, containing only a liquid moderator, disposed within the container and adjacent to the tank and a control rod designed to be inserted into the chamber.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-020365
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2990355
OSTI ID:
4074083
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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