CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF A UNIVERSITY NUCLEAR RESEARCH REACTOR
The outline includes the types of programs which may be of interest to universities as well as the types of reactor experimental facilities suitable for such programs. Several basic types of research and engineering test reactors are compared including auxiliary facilities and reactor hazards. Also included is a description of four specific reactor designs which are considered most useful to universities. In addition, the results of a study of flux-trap reactors are presented. The effort was aimed at finding the best combination of moderator, coolant, and reflector to achieve maximum thermal neutron flux with minimum reactor power. The concept for a high-flux pool-type reactor of the flux-trap type is also presented. This reactor utilizes a light water island surrounded by an annular core of Al-plate-type fuel assemblies and a heavy water reflector. This design appears to be better suited for university use than the pool-type with MTR-type core because a higher neutron flux is attainable in the core at a specified reactor power level. Cost estimates are given, and illustrative charts and diagrams are included. (J.R.D.)
- Research Organization:
- Purdue Univ., Lafayette, Ind. Engineering Experiment Station
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-014013
- OSTI ID:
- 4248884
- Report Number(s):
- NP-7476
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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