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IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4789783
A method is given for improving the utilization of the core of a reactor which uses D/sub 2/O as the moderator. In this method, D/sub 2/O of commercial purity is used until the core reactivity falls to the minimum possible for reactor operation; the D/sub 2/O is then diluted with H/sub 2/O to permit further operation. The increase in core life obtained in this way may amount to 20%. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-017251
OSTI ID:
4789783
Report Number(s):
GB 893881
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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