A NEW DESIGN FOR A WATER-MODERATED, SUBCRITICAL REACTOR
Journal Article
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· Nuclear Sci. and Eng.
OSTI ID:4236872
The Columbia University variable-lattice, subcritical assembly is a natural-uranium, water-moderated reactor designed for teaching the principles of nuclear physics and engineering, and for graduate research. The distinguishing feature of this assembly is a lattice whose spacing is continuously variable between an upper limit (fixed by vessel size) and a lower limit (fixed by fuel- tube size). The design and physical arrangement are discussed. Preliminary results indicate that the optimum moderator-to-fuel ratio for the hollow, Savananah River-type fuel slug is approximately 2:1. (W.D.M.)
- Research Organization:
- Columbia Univ., New York; Fairleigh-Dickinson Univ., Rutherford, N.J.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-017367
- OSTI ID:
- 4236872
- Journal Information:
- Nuclear Sci. and Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Sci. and Eng. Vol. Vol: 2, No. 1, Suppl.
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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