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Title:
SNAP 10A Reactor Outlet Temperature Behavior at the Start of the Active Control Period
Author(s):
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1964 Feb 19
Declassification Date:
1997 Jun 12
Accession Number:
None
Document Number(s):
NAA-SR--9526; NAA-SR--MEMO-9526
Originating Research Org.:
North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
OpenNet Entry Date:
2017 Mar 28
OpenNet Modified Date:
2023 Nov 09
Description/Abstract:
The behavior of the reactor outlet temperature at the start of the active control period was investigated to determine if an over temperature condition exists. Two different sensor cases were considered. Case I is a study of the present temperature sensor switch control. Case II is a study of a possible converter current switch control. The following factors were considered in the studies. 1. The time constant of the sensor switches. 2. The thermal and nuclear time constants of the system. 3. The relatively large time constants of system components such as the radiation shield. 4. The Peltier heating of the converter.