Internal graphite moderator forces study, C and K Reactors

Technical Report · Mon Oct 28 00:00:00 EST 1963

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10151875· OSTI ID:10151875

Cooley, D E

The purpose of this study was to determine the maximum forces that can be imposed by the graphite moderator on prospective VSR channel sleeves. In order to do this, both the origins and modes of transmission of the forces were determined. Forces in the moderator stack that are capable of acting on a block or group of blocks may originate from any of the following primary effects: Contraction of graphite due to irradiation; thermal expansion of graphite; frictional resistance to motion; resistance from keys; gravity; and other.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Richland, WA (United States). Hanford Atomic Products Operation
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 10151875
• Report Number(s): HW-79120; ON: DE94011998
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: Declassified; PBD: 28 Oct 1963
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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