Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Control component for a fission reactor – Wherein concentration of the reactivity affecting material...
Patent
1988-03-01
1989-11-21
Behrend, Harvey E.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Control component for a fission reactor
Wherein concentration of the reactivity affecting material...
376243, 376327, G21C 710
Patent
active
048821233
ABSTRACT:
A neutron absorbing control device for service in nuclear reactors utilizing fissionable fuel. The control device includes hafnium metal as the neutron absorbing material which is employed in a unique structure which maximizes the advantages of hafnium while minimizing its disadvantages as well as providing other benefits.
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Cearley James E.
Salmon David A.
Van Diemen Paul
Behrend Harvey E.
General Electric Company
Schroeder Robert R.
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