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SNAP-50 shield parametric study

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4321200
Declassified 30 Aug 1973. Calculations were performed to determine the minimum weight of LiH shielding for the SNAP-50 reactor. Shield weights and dimensions were determined for several values of reactor parameters including core dimensions, reflector dimensions, and power. (JWR)
Research Organization:
Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, Middletown, Conn. (USA). Connecticut Advanced Nuclear Engineering Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-1)-2789
NSA Number:
NSA-29-023574
OSTI ID:
4321200
Report Number(s):
TIM--862
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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