Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Control component for a fission reactor
Patent
1984-03-12
1987-02-10
Behrend, Harvey E.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Control component for a fission reactor
376224, 376333, 376339, G21C 724
Patent
active
046422161
ABSTRACT:
A control rod assembly arrangement is disclosed for a light water nuclear reactor. Absorber rods are combined with stainless steel rods to achieve a more homogeneous poison distribution effect which reduces power depression within associated fuel assemblies and thereby flattens the overall power distribution within the core. In addition to improved load follow performance, safety analysis margins are improved due to the reduction in control rod reactivity worth.
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Doshi Pratap K.
Freeman Thomas R.
Mildrum Claude M.
Orr William L.
Behrend Harvey E.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
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