Neutron absorbing apparatus

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1994-03-11

1995-12-26

Walsh, Donald P.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Control component for a fission reactor

Nonconventional control material

376272, 376327, 376449, 376220, G21C 700

Patent

active

054794633

ABSTRACT:
A neutron absorbing apparatus which includes two adjacent neutron absorbing plates and a mounting assembly with latching means configured to be easily secured to fuel assemblies while the fuel assemblies remain under water in a fuel storage rack, thereby eliminating the need to remove the fuel assemblies or the fuel storage rack for installation. The two neutron absorbing plates are positioned orthogonally to form a chevron cross section which can be placed about the fuel assemblies by insertion in the existing space between the fuel assemblies and the cell walls of a fuel storage rack. A prescribed orientation of the chevron configured neutron absorbing plate in the cells of the fuel storage rack together with the selected use of a single neutron absorbing plate economically provides sufficient neutron absorption in all radial directions about the fuel assemblies to maintain safe storage conditions in closely packed fuel storage racks.

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