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CRITICAL REACTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR URANIUM CARBIDE-BERYLLIUM CARBIDE- GRAPHITE SYSTEMS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4819874
The criticality requirements of nuclear reactors using enriched UC/sub 2/ and moderated by Be/sub 2/C are given. Calculations were based on neutron diffusion theory and performed over wide ranges of core composition, reflector thickness, and free flow ratio. The results are presented graphically to show clearly the interrelations between reactor size, uranium requirement, reactor weight, core composition, reflector thickness, and free flow ratio. (auth)
Research Organization:
Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp. NEPA Div., Oak Ridge, Tenn.
NSA Number:
NSA-16-006901
OSTI ID:
4819874
Report Number(s):
NEPA-950
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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