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A decade of radiological and shielding experience at the Fast Flux Test Facility

Conference · · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)
OSTI ID:7088397
The Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) was designed to permit irradiation testing of fuels and materials to support the commercial development of liquid-metal-cooled fast reactors (LMRs). A secondary objective was to gain experience in the design, construction, and operation of a relatively large LMR. The radiological experience gained from the operation of the facility as it applies to the area of radiation protection and shielding is presented. Experience from 8 yr of FFTF operation has demonstrated that radiological safety can be achieved in large LMRs. Layout of plant equipment in shielded compartments, careful operational planning, and adherence to procedures have combined to minimize personnel doses at FFTF and the release of radioactivity to the environment. The experience derived form the design, construction, and operation of FFTF should be of inestimable value in supporting future LMR development.
OSTI ID:
7088397
Report Number(s):
CONF-901101--
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Journal Volume: 62
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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