TEST-HOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR

Patent · Mon Feb 16 23:00:00 EST 1959

OSTI ID:4248857

Ohlinger, L A; Seitz, F; Young, G J

Test-hole construction is described for a reactor which provides safe and ready access to the neutron flux region for specimen materials which are to be irradiated therein. An elongated tubular thimble adapted to be inserted in the access hole through the wall of the reactor is constructed of aluminum and is provided with a plurality of holes parallel to the axis of the thimble for conveying the test specimens into position for irradiation, and a conduit for the circulation of coolant. A laminated shield formed of alternate layers of steel and pressed wood fiber is disposed lengthwise of the thimble near the outer end thereof.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-015741
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2874108
• OSTI ID: 4248857
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ALUMINUM
COOLANTS
FIBERS
FLUID FLOW
IRRADIATION
LAYERS
MATERIALS TESTING
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
NEUTRON FLUX
PLANNING
REACTORS
SAFETY
SHIELDING
STEELS
TUBES
WOOD
ZONES