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Title: Neutronic Reactor Structure

Abstract

The neutronic reactor is comprised of a core consisting of natural uranium and heavy water with a K-factor greater than unity. The core is surrounded by a reflector consisting of natural uranium and ordinary water with a Kfactor less than unity. (AEC)

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Originating Research Org. not identified
OSTI Identifier:
4014793
Patent Number(s):
2986508
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-15-025614
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY; HEAVY WATER MODERATOR; MULTIPLICATION FACTORS; NATURAL URANIUM FUEL; PATENT; REACTOR CORE; REACTORS; REFLECTORS; VARIATIONS; WATER MODERATOR; ZONES; CONFIGURATION; HEAVY WATER; PLANNING; WATER

Citation Formats

Vernon, H. C., and Weinberg, A. M.. Neutronic Reactor Structure. United States: N. p., 1961. Web.
Vernon, H. C., & Weinberg, A. M.. Neutronic Reactor Structure. United States.
Vernon, H. C., and Weinberg, A. M.. Tue . "Neutronic Reactor Structure". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/4014793.
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title = {Neutronic Reactor Structure},
author = {Vernon, H. C. and Weinberg, A. M.},
abstractNote = {The neutronic reactor is comprised of a core consisting of natural uranium and heavy water with a K-factor greater than unity. The core is surrounded by a reflector consisting of natural uranium and ordinary water with a Kfactor less than unity. (AEC)},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue May 30 00:00:00 EDT 1961},
month = {Tue May 30 00:00:00 EDT 1961}
}