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Title: A FOOD STERILIZATION REACTOR. Reactor Design and Feasibility Problem

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4347254

A study has been made to determine the feasibility of sterilizing beef with reactor produced gamma radiation. Results of the study have been measured against sOecifications established by the U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps and against estimated results for meat sterilization with other sources of radiation. A conceptual design for a reactor-irradiation systcm, involving activation of medium in the blanket of a heterogeneous reactor, satisfies these specifications. It compares favorably with other sources of radiation. Further work to improve the reactor--irradiation system is recommended. (auth)

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge School of Reactor Technology, Tenn.
NSA Number:
NSA-12-003210
OSTI ID:
4347254
Report Number(s):
CF-55-8-190
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Decl. Feb. 25, 1957. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-58
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English