1960-05-04
1978-11-28
Epstein, Reuben
176 33, 176 69, 176 71, G21C 342, G21C 708
Patent
active
041274431
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a small compact nuclear reactor operating in the epithermal neutron energy range for supplying power at remote locations, as for a satellite. The core contains fuel moderator elements of Zr hydride with 7 w/o of 93% enriched uranium alloy. The core has a radial beryllium reflector and is cooled by liquid metal coolant such as NaK. The reactor is controlled and shut down by moving portions of the reflector.
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Dieckamp Herman M.
Wetch Joseph R.
Wilson Lewis A.
Carlson Dean E.
Carnahan L. E.
Epstein Reuben
Gaither Roger S.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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