Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Testing – sensing – measuring – or detecting a fission reactor... – Vessel monitoring or inspection
Patent
1996-02-28
1997-10-21
Wasil, Daniel D.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Testing, sensing, measuring, or detecting a fission reactor...
Vessel monitoring or inspection
376906, G21C 1106
Patent
active
056804245
ABSTRACT:
A pressurized water reactor ("PWR") radial reflector fabricated of 20% to 30% cold worked AISI Type 316 stainless steel blocks will experience about 0.14% volumetric swelling at a neutron dose level of about 100 dpa at retirement. The reflector will not be susceptible to swelling-embrittlement at retirement.
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Wasil Daniel D.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
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