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ENGINEERING DESIGN OF PIQUA OMR

Journal Article · · Nuclear Eng.
OSTI ID:4196389
The Piqua reactor is rated at44.5 Mw(t). Fuel elements consist of a metallic uranium alloy enriched to 1.9 wt.% U/sup 235/, metallurgically bonded to the aluminum cladding using a nickel diffusion barrier. The air-blast heat exchanger used in the OMRE was replaced by steam generators, the total electrical output of which is 11.4 Mw. Added safety precautions were taken by providing a shielded containment vessel around the reactor and main heat transfer system. Operation is scheduled for 1961. (B.O.G.)
Research Organization:
Atomics International Div., North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-009223
OSTI ID:
4196389
Journal Information:
Nuclear Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Eng. Vol. Vol: 5
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English