NEUTRONIC REACTOR
A reactor of the heterogeneous, liquid cooled type is described. This reactor is comprised of a central region of a plurality of vertically disposed elongated tubes surrounded by a region of moderator material. The central region is comprised of a central core surrounded by a reflector region which is surrounded by a fast neutron absorber region, which in turn is surrounded by a slow neutron absorber region. Liquid sodium is used as the primary coolant and circulates through the core which contains the fuel elements. Control of the reactor is accomplished by varying the ability of the reflector region to reflect neutrons back into the core of the reactor. For this purpose the reflector is comprised of moderator and control elements having varying effects on reactivity, the control elements being arranged and actuated by groups to give regulation, shim, and safety control.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-015817
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2879216
- OSTI ID:
- 4242598
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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