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Count-doubling time safety circuit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6240927
There is provided a nuclear reactor count-factor-increase time monitoring circuit which includes a pulse-type neutron detector, and means for counting the number of detected pulses during specific time periods. Counts are compared and the comparison is utilized to develop a reactor scram signal, if necessary.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
OSTI ID:
6240927
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English