Loading and initial start-up testing of the low-enrichment uranium core for the Ohio State University research reactor

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Supplement; (USA)

OSTI ID:5322660

Talnagi, J W

Conversion of the Ohio State University Research Reactor (OSURR) from high-enrichment uranium (HEU) fuel to low-enrichment uranium (LEU) fuel elements was begun in August 1985, with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the university. Conversion of the OSURR from HEU to LEU fuel was successfully completed. The reactor is operational at 10-kW steady-state thermal power. Measurements of selected core parameters have been made and compared with predicted values and previous values for the HEU core. In general, measured results agree well with predicted performance, and minor changes have been detected in certain core parameters as a result of the change to LEU fuel. Future plans include additional core testing and a possible increase in operating power.

• OSTI ID: 5322660
• Report Number(s): CONF-890833--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Supplement; (USA) Journal Volume: 59
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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