TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF MTR AND ETR OPERATION

Technical Report · Fri Oct 31 04:00:00 EST 1958

OSTI ID:4306574

Doan, R L; Lyon, J P

Features ef thae various loops are described, and a discussion is given of the technical problems encountered in their design and operation, principal among which are the high gamma flux encountered in the MTR and ETR and the radiation effects on in-pile tube structural materials. Information is included on the type ef organization required to assure adequate engineering surveillance of in-pile loops from a safety viewpoint as well as the kinds of incidents that have been encountered. Operating costs and utility requirements for the MTR and ETR are presented, together with the economic basis for arriving at the full-cost recovery charge of per irradiation unit of 10/sup 20/ per cubic inch of irradiation space that is in effect at both the MTR and ETR for commercial irradiations. Some economic aspects of the utilization of spent fuel elements in the high intensity (10/sup 7/ rep/hr maximum) gamma irradiation of foodstuffe, chemical systems, plastics, etc. are discussed. (auth)

• Research Organization: Phillips Petroleum Co. Atomic Energy Div., Idaho Falls, Idaho
• NSA Number: NSA-12-015104
• OSTI ID: 4306574
• Report Number(s): A/CONF.15/P/2177
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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ACCIDENTS
BURNUP
COOLANT LOOPS
ECONOMICS
ETR
FAILURES
FOOD
FUEL ELEMENTS
GAMMA RADIATION
GAMMA SOURCES
IN PILE LOOPS
IRRADIATION
MATERIALS TESTING
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
MTR
OPERATION
PERSONNEL
PHYSICS
PLANNING
POLYMERS
RADIATION CHEMISTRY
RADIATION EFFECTS
REACTOR SAFETY
REACTORS
TUBES
WASTE DISPOSAL