NORTHROP REACTOR. REVISION NO. 1 TO THE FINAL SAFEGUARDS REPORT

Technical Report · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1962

OSTI ID:4709768

Duncan, J M; Shimizu, B; Romine, R A

Additions and changes related to the original application concerning construction and operation of the Northrop Reactor are given. Answers to 13 questions relative to the Final Safeguards Report are included. Answers are also included concerning 12 questions regarding receipt, possession, and storage of fuel elements. Other information is included concerning personnel changes and changes from Al-clad fuel elements to improved stainless steelclad hydride elements. It is concluded that the improved Northrop Reactor does not present any undue hazard to the health and safety of the operating personnel or the public. (J.R.D.)

• Research Organization: Northrop Corp. Northrop Space Labs., Hawthorne, Calif.
• NSA Number: NSA-17-012025
• OSTI ID: 4709768
• Report Number(s): NP-12299; NSL-62-212
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
ACCIDENTS
ALUMINUM
CANNING
ENVIRONMENT
FUEL CANS
FUEL ELEMENTS
FUELS
HYDRIDES
OPERATION
PERSONNEL
PLANNING
POPULATIONS
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIOACTIVITY
REACTOR SAFETY
RESEARCH REACTORS
SAFETY
SHIELDING
STAINLESS STEELS
STORAGE