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NUCLEAR REACTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4741069
A method is given for regulating a pressurized-water type reactor by varying its moderation. The moderation variation is obtained by using a H/sub 2/ O--D/sub 2/O mixture which has initially a high D/sub 2/O concentration, and by varying the D/sub 2/O/ H/sub 2/O ratio during operation to maintain a critical mass. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-017527
Assignee:
Babcock and Wilcox Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3081246
OSTI ID:
4741069
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English