3Mw ASTR

Technical Report · Fri Aug 18 04:00:00 EDT 1961

OSTI ID:4759214

McGuffin, J B; Dickenson, C W; Ross, D F; Kowalewski, W T; Pancost, J T

A description of the 3-Mw Aerospace Systems Test Reactor and its associated systems is presented. The design characteristics are described, followed by a description of the special handiing tools and their use. The reactor instrumentation and controls, their safety features, their method of operation, calibration, and setup are described. All the hydraulic systems are discussed. The methods used in checking out the reactor from zero power to its design power of 3 Mw are outlined. The subsequent operating experience gained from actual operation of the ASTR in an experimental program is described. (M.C.G.)

• Research Organization: General Dynamics/Fort Worth. Div. of General Dynamics Corp., Fort Worth, Tex.
• NSA Number: NSA-17-002620
• OSTI ID: 4759214
• Report Number(s): NARF-61-19R; FZK-9-161
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ASTR
CONTROL ELEMENTS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
HYDRAULICS
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
PLANNING
REACTOR SAFETY
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH REACTORS
STANDARDS
STARTUP
TOOLS
USES