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Title: METHOD OF FABRICATING A GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTOR

Abstract

S>A nuclear reactor formed of spaced bodies of uranium and graphite blocks is improved by diffusing helium through the graphite blocks in order to replace the air in the pores of the graphite with helium. The helium-impregnated graphite conducts heat better, and absorbs neutrons less, than the original air- impregnated graphite. (AEC)

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Originating Research Org. not identified
OSTI Identifier:
4717472
Patent Number(s):
3088890
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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-17-022836
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY; ABSORPTION; AIR; DIFFUSION; FABRICATION; GRAPHITE MODERATOR; HELIUM; NEUTRONS; PLANNING; POROSITY; REACTORS; THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY; URANIUM

Citation Formats

Kratz, H R. METHOD OF FABRICATING A GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTOR. United States: N. p., 1963. Web.
Kratz, H R. METHOD OF FABRICATING A GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTOR. United States.
Kratz, H R. Wed . "METHOD OF FABRICATING A GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTOR". United States.
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abstractNote = {S>A nuclear reactor formed of spaced bodies of uranium and graphite blocks is improved by diffusing helium through the graphite blocks in order to replace the air in the pores of the graphite with helium. The helium-impregnated graphite conducts heat better, and absorbs neutrons less, than the original air- impregnated graphite. (AEC)},
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place = {United States},
year = {1963},
month = {5}
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