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Title: METHOD AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE REACTIVITY OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR

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OSTI ID:4121840

The means described comprise in combination at least one control element capable of modifying the reactivity of the reactor as a function of the flux of active neutrons to which it is submitted, and screening means of black fuel for the active neutrons. The area of the eleNonement exposed to active neutron flow is variable by relative movement of the element and the screening means. (Gremlin Inst.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-006434
OSTI ID:
4121840
Report Number(s):
DE 1153467
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 1958 Jan 29; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English