NUCLEAR REACTOR CONTROL MEANS
Patent
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OSTI ID:4664535
A reactor controi rod is patented, which can effect shut down when the control-rod channels are distorted by earthquakes or other disturbances. The control rod consists of a hollow casing suspended in a vertical channel by a cable. The casing is filled with discrete spherical particles of neutron- absorbing material, such as boron steel. If distortion of the control channel prevents the casing from being lowered, a plug in the bottom of the casing is released, and the neutron-absorbing particles fall into the channel, thereby contributing to shut down. In normal operation, the plug is held in place by the tension on the supporting cable. (M.P.G.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-026836
- Assignee:
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3088903
- OSTI ID:
- 4664535
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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