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NATURAL URANIUM AND HEAVY WATER REACTORS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4247949
The advantages and disadvantages of using heavy water in power reactors are discussed. A detailed study of gas- and sodium-cooled heterogeneous heavy water-moderated reactors is presented. This study is concerned with the attainable reactor unit output and with the specific inventory of heavy water. The reactors are described, and the characteristics, steam cycles, fuel, etc., are discussed. (W.D.M.)
Research Organization:
Czechoslovakia
NSA Number:
NSA-13-008273
OSTI ID:
4247949
Report Number(s):
A/CONF.15/P/2094
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English