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Title: REACTOR CONTROL DEVICE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4182145

A shadow control device for controlling a nuclear reactor is described. The device comprises a series of hollow neutron-absorbing elements arranged in groups, each element having a cavity for substantially housing an adjoining element and a longitudinal member for commonly supporting the groups of elements. Longitudinal actuation of the longitudinal member distributes the elements along its entire length in which position maximum worth is achieved.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006485
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2900316
OSTI ID:
4182145
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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