FAST-NEUTRON AND GAMMA SPECTRA FOR BSR

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1960 · Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication

OSTI ID:4207515

French, R L; Eggen, J B

Shielding calculations for "back-of-the-envelope" were made from gamma and fast-neutron dose rate and thermalneutron flux studies at the centerline of the Bulk Shielding Reactor. Complete calculated values for gamma and fastneutron spectra are presented which should increase the usefulness of BSR centerline data. The validity of these calculations are shown by their agreement with measured data. The gamma and fast-neutron spectra are especially useful in determining the penetration through or heating of materials placed in water near a BSR-type reactor. For gamma rays, the use of the continuous energy spectrum rather than of an average or "effective" gamma energy gives results of considerably greater accuracy. (B.O.G.)

• Research Organization: Convair, Fort Worth, Tex.
• NSA Number: NSA-14-010244
• OSTI ID: 4207515
• Journal Information: Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication, Journal Name: Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication Vol. Vol: 18, No. 3; ISSN NUCLA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BSR-1
FAST NEUTRONS
GAMMA RADIATION
HEATING
NEUTRON FLUX
RADIATION DOSES
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH REACTORS
SHIELDING
SPECTRA