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NEUTRONIC REACTOR CONTROL

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4182230

A control means for a nuclear reactor is described. Particularly a device extending into the active portion of the reactor consisting of two hollow elements coaxially disposed and forming a channel therebetween, the cross sectional area of the channel increasing from each extremity of the device towards the center thereof. An element of neutron absorbing material is slidably positionable within the inner hollow element and a fluid reactor poison is introduced into the channel defined by the two hollow elements.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-008269
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2917444
OSTI ID:
4182230
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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