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NEUTRONIC REACTOR CONTROL

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4282238
Methods of controlling reactors are presented. Specifically, a plurality of neutron absorber members are adjustably disposed in the reactor core at different distances from the center thereof. The absorber members extend into the core from opposite faces thereof and are operated by motive means coupled in a manner to simultaneously withdraw at least one of the absorber members while inserting one of the other absorber members. This feature effects fine control of the neutron reproduction ratio by varying the total volume of the reactor effective in developing the neutronic reaction.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-008362
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2856336
OSTI ID:
4282238
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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