THE AGN 201 "COSTANZA" REACTOR AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF AUTOMATION

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1961 · Ing. nucleare

OSTI ID:4792898

Sellerio, A; Concetta, M

A schematic description of the AGN 201 reactor of the University of Palermo is given with emphasis on the educational advantages offered by a zero power reactor. The philosophy of automation in the design of reactors is illustrated. A brief description of the methods used for the operation of safety and control rods is given. The scram device is illustrated, and the various causes precipitating reactor shutdowns are tabulated. The nuclear fuse used as the ultimate safety device is designed to shutdown the reactor without regard to any other instrument. (J.S.R.)

• Research Organization: Universita, Palermo, Italy
• NSA Number: NSA-16-028611
• OSTI ID: 4792898
• Journal Information: Ing. nucleare, Vol. Vol: 4; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: Italian

Related Subjects

REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
CONTROL ELEMENTS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
INSTRUMENTS
PERSONNEL
PLANNING
REACTOR SAFETY
RESEARCH REACTORS
SHUTDOWN