RADIATION FACILITY FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS
A radiation facility is designed for irradiating samples in close proximity to the core of a nuclear reactor. The facility comprises essentially a tubular member extending through the biological shield of the reactor and containing a manipulatable rod having the sample carrier at its inner end, the carrier being longitudinally movable from a position in close proximity to the reactor core to a position between the inner and outer faces of the shield. Shield plugs are provided within the tubular member to prevent direct radiation from the core emanating therethrough. In this device, samples may be inserted or removed during normal operation of the reactor without exposing personnel to direct radiation from the reactor core. A storage chamber is also provided within the radiation facility to contain an irradiated sample during the period of time required to reduce the radioactivity enough to permit removal of the sample for external handling. (AEC)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-003936
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3012956
- OSTI ID:
- 4814688
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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