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Period meter for reactors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7361905
An improved log N amplifier type nuclear reactor period meter with reduced probability for noise-induced scrams is provided. With the reactor at low power levels a sampling circuit is provided to determine the reactor period by measuring the finite change in the amplitude of the log N amplifier output signal for a predetermined time period, while at high power levels, differentiation of the log N amplifier output signal provides an additional measure of the reactor period.
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3931522
OSTI ID:
7361905
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English