Radiation levels during operation
For full-power operation, the four major sources of radiation are: neutrons and gamma rays penetrating the sides of the shield tank; nitrogen-16 activity in the primary coolant; radiation leakage up and down the space between the reactor vessel and shield tank and scattering to accessible areas; and gamma rays from inelastic scattering of fast neutrons in the core. These four sources are discussed, and calculated radiation levels in important areas are given.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-07-1570
- OSTI ID:
- 5097612
- Report Number(s):
- LTR-129-12
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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