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EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4149111
An emergency shutdown or scram apparatus for use in a nuclear reactor that includes a neutron absorber suspended from a temperature responsive substance that is selected to fail at a preselected temperature in excess of the normal reactor operating temperature, whereby the neutron absorber is released and allowed to fall under gravity to a preselected position within the reactor core is presented. (AEC)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-004735
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3115453
OSTI ID:
4149111
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English