SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT ON REACTOR HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TWO REGION REACTOR (TRX)

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1953

OSTI ID:4270229

Henry, A F; Taylor, J J

The nature of a nuclear runaway and hazards to the surrounding area due to diffusion of radioactive material were studied. The magnitude of the energy release during a nuclear incident appears to have been overestimated in an earlier report. The radiation hazards to the surrounding area in the event of a runaway were reexamined using the Sutton theory of atmospheric diffusion. The dosages due to gamma radiation, beta radiation, and internal ingestion were examined separately. The conclusion is that in general the beta radiation represents the most significant hazard at distances corresponding to the boundaries of the controlled area and greater. (A.C.) l656l A collection of 19 papers concerning problems of reactor construction is presented. The collection may be divided into two groups. The first group is concerned with reactor physics calculations, reactor experiments, and reactor safety. The second group is concerned more with problems of an engineering nature, especially heat removal from power reactors. Consideration is also given to radioactivity buildup in cooling systems. (A.C.) l6562 Problems encountered in design and construction of chemical processing loops for operation in Battelle's reactor are described. Recommendations are given for general design criteria dimensional considerations, selection of materials, safety considerations, radiation heat generition, and removal and disposal of in-pile assembly. (T.R H.)

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corp. Atomic Power Div., Pittsburgh
• DOE Contract Number: AT(11-1)-GEN-14
• NSA Number: NSA-13-016560
• OSTI ID: 4270229
• Report Number(s): WAPD-RM-197
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACCIDENTS
ATMOSPHERE
BETA PARTICLES
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DIFFUSION
ENERGY
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EXCURSIONS
GAMMA RADIATION
LOSSES
RADIATIONS
RADIOACTIVITY
REACTORS
TRX
ZONES