ISOTOPE CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD
Abstract
Homogeneous nuclear reactors are discussed, and an apparatus and method of operation are descrlbed. The apparatus consists essentially of a reaction tank, a heat exchanger connected to the reaction tank and two separate surge tanks connected to the heat exchanger. An oscillating differential pressure is applied to the surge tanks so that a portion of the homogeneous flssionable solution is circulated through the heat exchanger and reaction tank while maintaining sufficient solution in the reaction tank to sustain a controlled fission chain reaction. The reaction tank is disposed within another tank containing a neutron absorbing material through which coolant fluid is circulated, the outer tank being provided with means to permit and cause rotation thereof due to the circulation of the coolant therethrough.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- OSTI Identifier:
- 4247408
- Patent Number(s):
- 2860093
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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G - PHYSICS G21 - NUCLEAR PHYSICS G21C - NUCLEAR REACTORS
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-008397
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- PATENTS; ABSORPTION; CONFIGURATION; CONTROL; CONVERSION; COOLANTS; FISSION; FLUIDS; FUEL SOLUTIONS; HEAT EXCHANGERS; HOMOGENEOUS REACTORS; ISOTOPES; LIQUID FLOW; NEUTRONS; NUCLEAR REACTIONS; OPERATION; OSCILLATIONS; PLANNING; PRESSURE; REACTORS; ROTATION; SOLUTIONS; VARIATIONS; VESSELS
Citation Formats
Wigner, E P, and Ohlinger, L A. ISOTOPE CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD. United States: N. p., 1958.
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Wigner, E P, & Ohlinger, L A. ISOTOPE CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD. United States.
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@article{osti_4247408,
title = {ISOTOPE CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD},
author = {Wigner, E P and Ohlinger, L A},
abstractNote = {Homogeneous nuclear reactors are discussed, and an apparatus and method of operation are descrlbed. The apparatus consists essentially of a reaction tank, a heat exchanger connected to the reaction tank and two separate surge tanks connected to the heat exchanger. An oscillating differential pressure is applied to the surge tanks so that a portion of the homogeneous flssionable solution is circulated through the heat exchanger and reaction tank while maintaining sufficient solution in the reaction tank to sustain a controlled fission chain reaction. The reaction tank is disposed within another tank containing a neutron absorbing material through which coolant fluid is circulated, the outer tank being provided with means to permit and cause rotation thereof due to the circulation of the coolant therethrough.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Nov 11 00:00:00 EST 1958},
month = {Tue Nov 11 00:00:00 EST 1958}
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