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THERMAL NEUTRON BEHAVIOR IN SHIELD DUCTS.

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4819746
The behaviour of thermal neutrons in a water shield containing ducts was studied experimentally and compared with theoretical models. In addition to measuring the total flux, a source separation technique was used to isolate the various flux components, which are: direct component, uncollided neutrons which enter the duct mouth; scattered component, collided neutrons which enter the duct mouth; and penetration component, collided neutrons which originally enter the shield. Duct diameters from 1 1/8 in. to 4 in. were considered. The shield absorption properties were altered by dissolving various amounts of boric acid in the water. (auth)
Research Organization:
Arizona Univ., Tucson. Dept. of Nuclear Engineering
NSA Number:
NSA-23-013466
OSTI ID:
4819746
Report Number(s):
AERE-R--5773(Vol.3)
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English