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CONTROL RODS AND ABSORBER IN REACTOR DESIGN

Journal Article · · G.E.C. Atomic Energy Rev.
OSTI ID:4155191
The primary requirement in the design of modern reactor systems is safety. For this the designer must ensure that the control system can shut the reactor down under all possible circumstances with an adequate shutdown margin. Neutron absorbers are divided into various groups and the function of each group is discussed. The reactivity investment in the control system, control-rod distribution and effectiveness, and most-effective absorber patterns are discussed. A curve is given showing the axial flux distortion due to partial insertion of control rods. Methods used in the calculation of control-rod effectiveness are outiined. (B.O.G.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-023706
OSTI ID:
4155191
Journal Information:
G.E.C. Atomic Energy Rev., Journal Name: G.E.C. Atomic Energy Rev. Vol. Vol: 2
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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