Experiments and Analysis for SM-1 Core II With Special Components (open access)

Experiments and Analysis for SM-1 Core II With Special Components

Abstract: This technical report contains a summary of analytical and experimental work performed on SM-1 Core II, with special components is presented. The effects of these special assemblies upon power distribution and core reactivity were calculated and compared to experimental measurements. A thermal analysis was conducted to determine steady state and transient performance of the special test components of the core as well as some of the hotter standard Core II components. Experimental work discussed includes individual reactivity effects of all the special elements and the total effect of all of the elements. Power mappings were also made and are reported.
Date: January 1, 1961
Creator: Lee, D. H.; Robinson, R. A. & Segalman, I.
System: The UNT Digital Library