NUCLEAR REACTOR
Patent
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OSTI ID:4287212
A nuclear reactor of the homogeneous liquid fuel type is described wherein the fissionable isotope is suspended or dissolved in a liquid moderator such as water. The reactor core is comprised essentially of a spherical vessel for containing the reactive composition surrounded by a reflector, preferably of beryllium oxide. The reactive composition may be an ordinary water solution of a soluble salt of uranium, the quantity of fissionable isotope in solution being sufficient to provide a critical mass in the vessel. The liquid fuel is stored in a tank of non-crtttcal geometry below the reactor vessel and outside of the reflector and is passed from the tank to the vessel through a pipe connecting the two by air pressure means. Neutron absorbing control and safety rods are operated within slots in the reflector adjacent to the vessel.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-000992
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2843543
- OSTI ID:
- 4287212
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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