Construction and Operation of the AE-6 Water Boiler Reactor
- North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
The AE-6 Reactor has been constructed and tested for use in the power range 0 to 2 kw. This reactor is a modification of the Water Boiler Neutron Source formerly located at the Downey Plant of North American Aviation, Inc. The chief modifications, which were made to permit higher power operation, were the addition of a vapor pressure type gas recombiner and a cooling system. Changes which were made in the reactor are described and the procedure for the critical loading of the reactor is given. Many of the operating characteristics of the reactor have been experimentally determined and are herein presented. Copies of the operating rules and start-up procedure are also included.
- Research Organization:
- North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT-11-1-GEN-8
- NSA Number:
- NSA-11-011422
- OSTI ID:
- 4365867
- Report Number(s):
- NAA-SR--1920
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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