NEUTRONIC REACTOR CONTROL ELEMENT
Patent
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OSTI ID:4108333
A novel composite neutronic reactor control element is offered. The element comprises a multiplicity of sections arranged in end-to-end relationship, each of the sections having a markedly different neutron-reactive characteristic. For example, a three-section control element could contain absorber, moderator, and fuel sections. By moving such an element longitudinally through a reactor core, reactivity is decreased by the absorber, increased slightly by the moderator, or increased substantially by the fuel. Thus, control over a wide reactivity range is provided.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-008317
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2952600
- OSTI ID:
- 4108333
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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