ISOTOPE CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD
Homogeneous nuclear reactors are discussed, and an apparatus and method of operation are descrlbed. The apparatus consists essentially of a reaction tank, a heat exchanger connected to the reaction tank and two separate surge tanks connected to the heat exchanger. An oscillating differential pressure is applied to the surge tanks so that a portion of the homogeneous flssionable solution is circulated through the heat exchanger and reaction tank while maintaining sufficient solution in the reaction tank to sustain a controlled fission chain reaction. The reaction tank is disposed within another tank containing a neutron absorbing material through which coolant fluid is circulated, the outer tank being provided with means to permit and cause rotation thereof due to the circulation of the coolant therethrough.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-008397
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2860093
- OSTI ID:
- 4247408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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