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CORE-MODERATED CIRCULATING FUEL REACTOR STUDY

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4729440
The initial results of a study to determine the feasibility and characteristics of a core-moderated circulating fuel reactor as an aircraft power plant are presented. A preliminary design is described. The reactor consists of thre main components: the cylindrical core, the reflector, and the wrap-around heat exchanger. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Div., United Aircraft Corp. Connecticut Aircraft Nuclear Engine Lab., Middletown
DOE Contract Number:
AT(11-1)-229
NSA Number:
NSA-17-007567
OSTI ID:
4729440
Report Number(s):
PWAC-186
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English