HAZARDS SUMMARY REPORT ON CRITICAL EXPERIMENT PROGRAM NO. 1 AT CANEL

Technical Report · Fri May 24 00:00:00 EDT 1957

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4729474· OSTI ID:4729474

The construction of a critical assembly is proposed for determining the characteristics of the PWAC Na-cooled, heterogeneous aircraft reactor design. The experimental facility would be located at the CANEL site. The site meteorology, hydrology, geology, and topography are considered; the facility and critical assembly design is shown, and the extent of hazards from accidents and sabotage is evaluated. (D.E.B.)

• Research Organization: Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Div., United Aircraft Corp. Connecticut Aircraft Nuclear Engine Lab., Middletown
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
• DOE Contract Number: AT(11-1)-229
• NSA Number: NSA-17-007566
• OSTI ID: 4729474
• Report Number(s): PWAC-170
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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