NUCLEAR REACTORS
Reactors are commonly thought of as either heterogeneous or homogeneous but this is an idea for combining the two, advantages claimed being: better burnup than a pure heterogeneous type, easy control by altering the concentration of the fissionable solution. According to the one embodiment the heterogeneous core--- subcritical on its own---is in the form of slighthy enriched urarium rods immersed in a moderator of enriched light water. Between the rods are vessels containing the enriched fissionable solution which is circulated through the core. The moderator is also used as coolant, being kept at sufficient pressure to prevent boiling and also to ensure that possible leaks in the liquid fuel vessels do not contaminate the primary circuit.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-12-011200
- OSTI ID:
- 4339717
- Journal Information:
- Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Vol. 3; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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