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NEUTRONIC REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4318740
A nuclear reactor which uses uranium in the form of elongated tubes as fuel elements and liquid as a coolant is described. Elongated tubular uranium bodies are vertically disposed in an efficient neutron slowing agent, such as graphite, for example, to form a lattice structure which is disposed between upper and lower coolant tanks. Fluid coolant tubes extend through the uranium bodies and communicate with the upper and lower tanks and serve to convey the coolant through the uranium body. The reactor is also provided with means for circulating the cooling fluid through the coolant tanks and coolant tubes, suitable neutron and gnmma ray shields, and control means.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-014442
Assignee:
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2830944
OSTI ID:
4318740
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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