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A DESCRIPTION OF NPD-CANADA'S FIRST NUCLEAR POWER REACTOR. Paper 1 of THE SEVENTH AECL SYMPOSIUM ON ATOMIC POWER

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4812991
BS>The 20 Mw(e) NPD Reactor was designed to demonstrate the potential of nuclear power as a competitive source of energy in the Canadian environment. The description of the NPD includes discussions of the site location, building layout, major equipment and circuits, fuel and fuel handling, the calandria and moderator dump systems, and the control system. (B.O.G.)
Research Organization:
Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., Toronto
NSA Number:
NSA-16-009606
OSTI ID:
4812991
Report Number(s):
AECL-1318(Paper 1)
Country of Publication:
Canada
Language:
English