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THE CHANGE IN REACTIVITY OF A PILE DURING OPERATION

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4305073
A formula is developed for the change in reactivity of a pile during operation due to changes in the composition of the fissile and fertile material, namely, destruction of U/sup 235/ and U/sup 238/ and buildup of Np/sup 239/ and Pu /sup 239/. T he results are applied to a typical natural uranium pile and to enriched reactors. (auth)
Research Organization:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Research Group. Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, England
NSA Number:
NSA-12-010973
OSTI ID:
4305073
Report Number(s):
AERE-R/R-2387
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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