Utilization of heavy elements in thermal and epithermal reactors

Details Utilization of heavy elements in thermal and epithermal reactors Utilization of heavy elements in thermal and epithermal reactors

1976-09-15

1978-10-31

Engle, Samuel W.

176 92R, G21C 104

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041233280

ABSTRACT:
Increases in reactivity can be obtained in thermal and epithermal reactors by utilization of heavy elements in selected locations in the reactors. These increases can result in economic gains, for example, in reduction in the amounts of heavy water needed in heavy water moderated reactors and in reduction of the enrichment needed in light water reactors. A number of examples are provided of advantageous use of the heavy elements in specific reactor embodiments.

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