PHYSICAL FACTORS IN THE GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, AREA AFFECTING SITE LOCATION OF A ONE MEGAWATT NUCLEAR RESEARCH REACTOR
The topographic, geologic, hydrologic, industrial, agricultural, and population density factors present in the greater Gainesville area are described and illustrated in sufficient detail to provide an accurate picture of the site and surroundings for a one-megawatt research reactor. This research reactor should not be confused with the 10 kilowatt training reactor to be built near the Engineering and Industries Building. Next, the consequences of the accidental release of radioactivity from the reactor to the ground surrounding the reaotor are considered in detail. It is concluded that in order to reduce to an absolute minimum the remote possibility of discharge of radioaotive liquid to the ground, con tainment must be provided. This conclusion is equally valid regardless of the location chosen in this general area for the reactor. There are several areas outside of the main campus of the University where there are safety advantages over a reactor site located on the main campus. These other areas are also evaluated in detail. These natural safety advantages of off-campus sites must be balanced with many other factors beyond the scope of this report before a final best location can be selected. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Florida, Gainesville
- NSA Number:
- NSA-12-011038
- OSTI ID:
- 4316429
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Presented at Nuclear Engineering and Science Conference, held at Chicago, March 17 to 21, 1958. Preprint 15, Session 19. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-58
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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