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IRRADIATION TECHNIQUES FOR FISSILE MATERIALS. PART II

Journal Article · · Nuclear Power
OSTI ID:4108404
The development of irradiation thimbles for use at 200 to 800 deg C in the Dido and Pluto D/sub 2/O-cooled research reactors is discussed. The thimbles are arranged so as to be cooled by liquid H/sub 2/O, with a thermal barrier of helium gas between the coolant and the thimbles. Overcooling is provided with auxiliary heating. The rig is designed with a temperature control so that thermal cycling effects can be ignored in the irradiation experiments. In operation so far, no failures have been observed due to the water jackets. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-008286
OSTI ID:
4108404
Journal Information:
Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Journal Issue: 57 Vol. 6; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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