1977-08-15
1980-06-17
Engle, Samuel W.
176 36R, 176 86R, G21C 1700
Patent
active
042082471
ABSTRACT:
An improved neutron monitoring and startup source for a thermal nuclear reactor including a fast neutron emitting material encapsulated within a cladding substantially black to thermal neutrons. In another embodiment the inventive source, or any source, is advantageously affixed to movable control elements so as to reside out of the reactor core for periods of high neutron flux.
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Cangialosi S. A.
Dermer Z. L.
Engle Samuel W.
Levine Edward L.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
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