Open AccessCONSOLIDATED EDISON THORIUM REACTOR PHYSICS DESIGN
Author(s) -
H.S. Barringer,
R.B. Flickinger,
S.W. Spetz
Publication year - 1960
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/4118153
Subject(s) - nuclear engineering , nuclear reactor core , nuclear power , core (optical fiber) , thorium , control rod , nuclear reactor , engineering , nuclear physics , physics , telecommunications , uranium
The nuclear characteristics of the CETR are described. Core operating lifetime, control-rod worth, and powerdensity distribution are discussed in relation to maximizing the core operating life. Other objectives of nuclear design are to minimize the power-density variation and to assure control of the reactor. (J.R.D.