AIR COOLED NEUTRONIC REACTOR
A nuclear reactor of the air-cooled, graphite moderated type is described. The active core consists of a cubicle mass of graphite, approximately 25 feet in each dimension, having horizontal channels of square cross section extending between two of the opposite faces, a plurality of cylindrical uranium slugs disposed in end to end abutting relationship within said channels providing a space in the channels through which air may be circulated, and a cadmium control rod extending within a channel provided in the moderator. Suitable shielding is provlded around the core, as are also provided a fuel element loading and discharge means, and a means to circulate air through the coolant channels through the fuel charels to cool the reactor.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-12-014456
- Assignee:
- U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2836554
- OSTI ID:
- 4309534
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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