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EFFECT OF THE PRTR FUEL ELEMENT RUPTURE TEST FACILITY ON PLUTONIUM RECYCLE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4682109
An evaluation was made of the PRTR fuel element rupture test loop. The effects studied were reactivity of the PRTR, program schedules, physics analysis and data, and reactor startup. It was found that no additional enrichment is required to support this loop beyond that already provided in shim control allowance for small variations in reactivity. The loop was designed for automatic operation with safety tie-ins to the reactor control circuit as required. A thorough safety analysis of the loop is being carried out. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(45-1)-1350
NSA Number:
NSA-17-024627
OSTI ID:
4682109
Report Number(s):
HW-63328
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English