NEUTRONIC REACTOR

Patent · Tue Dec 23 00:00:00 EST 1958

OSTI ID:4282014

Stewart, H B

A nuclear reactor of the type speclfically designed for the irradiation of materials is discussed. In this design a central cyllndrical core of moderating material ls surrounded by an active portlon comprlsed of an annular tank contalning fissionable material immersed ln a liquid moderator. The active portion ls ln turn surrounded by a reflector, and a well ls provided in the center of the core to accommodate the materlals to be irradiated. The over-all dimensions of the core ln at least one plane are equal to or greater than twice the effective slowing down length and equal to or less than twlce the effective diffuslon length for neutrons in the core materials.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-008444
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2865826
• OSTI ID: 4282014
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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REACTOR CORE
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REFLECTION
REFLECTORS
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SLOWDOWN
TORUS
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