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REACTOR MONITORING

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4256074
A neutron density inonitoring means for reactors is described. According to this invention a tunnel is provided beneath and spaced from the active portion of the reactor and extends beyond the opposite faces of the activc portion. Neutron beam holes are provided between the active portion and the tunnel and open into the tunnel near the middle thereof. A carriage operates back and forth in the tunnel and is adapted to convey a neutron detector, such as an ion chamber, and position it beneath one of the neutron beam holes. This arrangement affords convenient access of neutron density measuring instruments to a location wherein direct measurement of neutron density within the piles can be made and at the same time affords ample protection to operating personnel.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-014040
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2872400
OSTI ID:
4256074
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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