The evolution of Canadian research reactors: 1942 to 1992
Conference
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· Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)
OSTI ID:6660655
- Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Pinawa, Manitoba (Canada)
Research reactors have played a central role in the development of the Canadian nuclear program. Major benefits arising from the operation of Canada's research reactors include the development and demonstration of Canada deuterium uranium (CANDU) power reactors and the creation of an international business based on the production of medical and industrial radioisotopes. Insofar as practicable, nuclear engineers have based each design on the evolutionary development of appropriate technology for Canada. This approach has resulted in several generations of multipurpose reactors with a common heritage of neutronic efficiency. A focus on neutronic efficiency stemmed from the incentive for direct use of Canada's abundant uranium resources; the desired reliance on natural-uranium fuels promoted interest in efficient moderators, especially heavy water, and structural materials with a low affinity for absorbing neutrons, such as aluminum and zirconium alloys.
- OSTI ID:
- 6660655
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-921102--
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Journal Volume: 66
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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