Fast breeder

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1982-01-18

1988-10-11

Behrend, Harvey E.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Nuclear transmutation

By neutron bombardment

376349, G21C 102

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047770074

ABSTRACT:
A fast breeder incorporating a core having a driver core region containing an enriched fissile material, an external blanket region surrounding the core region and containing a fertile material and an internal blanket region disposed within the driver core region and containing a fertile material. The internal blanket region has a thickness or axial height greater at the central portion thereof than at the peripheral portion thereof. The peripheral end of the internal blanket region opposes to the inner peripheral surface of the external radial blanket region with a portion of the core region interposed therebetween.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3658643 (1972-04-01), Spenke
patent: 3660227 (1972-05-01), Ackroyd et al.
ANS Trans, vol. 33, 1979, pp. 862, 863.
COO-2250-5 (Mitne-157), 1/74, "Evaluation of the Parfait Blanket Concept for Fast Breeder Reactors", Ducat et al.

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