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REACTOR CONTROL

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4204384
A reactor safety control device is described. It consists of a rotating flywheel which has neutron-absorbing balls arranged in buckets around the perimeter. When an unsafe condition in the reactor demands immediate shutdown, electrically- operated gates on the buckets are opened allowing the balls to be centrifugally injected into channels in the reactor core. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-007098
OSTI ID:
4204384
Report Number(s):
GB 817755
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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