Compact power reactor

Patent · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:863226

Wetch, Joseph R ^[1]; Dieckamp, Herman M ^[2]; Wilson, Lewis A ^[2]

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1. Woodland Hills, CA
2. Canoga Park, CA

There is disclosed a small compact nuclear reactor operating in the epithermal neutron energy range for supplying power at remote locations, as for a satellite. The core contains fuel moderator elements of Zr hydride with 7 w/o of 93% enriched uranium alloy. The core has a radial beryllium reflector and is cooled by liquid metal coolant such as NaK. The reactor is controlled and shut down by moving portions of the reflector.

• Research Organization: Atomics International. Div. of North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
• DOE Contract Number: AT(11-1)-GEN-8
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4127443
• OSTI ID: 863226
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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