Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Control component for a fission reactor
Patent
1986-01-15
1988-06-14
Behrend, Harvey E.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Control component for a fission reactor
376339, 376423, 376447, G21C 704
Patent
active
047510412
ABSTRACT:
A burnable, thermal neutron absorber element is provided with a zirconium alloy elongate container having sealed therein both a burnable absorber and the solid moderator material, zirconium hydride. The zirconium hydride is in a concentration and position to enhance the neutron capture efficiency of said thermal neutron absorber in a light water reactor neutron irradiation environment.
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Behrend Harvey E.
Prizzi John J.
Satina Donald M.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
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