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MEASURING THE RELEASE TIME AND TOTAL DROP TIME OF A CONTROL ROD

Journal Article · · Nuclear Sci. and Eng.
OSTI ID:4203284
A method for measuring the total drop time and release time of a control rod is presented. The application of these measurements to the determination of specific reactor control characteristics is discussed. Experimental values for several control rods are reported. (auth)
Research Organization:
Foster Wheeler Corp., New York
NSA Number:
NSA-14-004901
OSTI ID:
4203284
Journal Information:
Nuclear Sci. and Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Sci. and Eng. Vol. Vol: 6
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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