New neutron simulation capabilities provided by the Sandia Pulse Reactor (SPR-III) and the Upgraded Annular Core Pulse Reactor (ACPR)
The paper briefly describes the nuclear reactor facilities at Sandia Laboratories which are used for simulating nuclear weapon produced neutron environments. These reactor facilities are used principally in support of continuing R and D programs for the Department of Energy/Office of Military Application (DOE/OMA) in studying the effects of radiation on nuclear weapon systems and components. As such, the reactors are available to DOE and DOD agencies and their contractors responsible for the radiation hardening of advanced nuclear weapon systems. Emphasis is placed upon two new reactor simulation sources; the Sandia Pulse Reactor-III (SPR-III) Facility which enhances the neutron exposure volume capabilities over those presently available with the existing SPR-II Facility, and the Upgraded Annular Core Pulse Reactor (ACPR) Facility which enhances the neutron exposure capabilities over those of the former ACPR Facility.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia Labs., Livermore, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-04-0789
- OSTI ID:
- 6607485
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-78-1273C; CONF-780707-4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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