Critical mass calculations for the recuplex installation (open access)

Critical mass calculations for the recuplex installation

The methods of an analysis of the critical safety of process tanks in the Recuplex installation are discussed and results of the analysis are tabulated in this report. A minimum critical condition for a thermal chain reaction is estimated for 0-200 MWD/T Pu and for 400 MWD/T Pu for each tank in the installation vhich normally contains, or could contain, plutonium. All estimates are based on experimental critical mass data from the P-11 project and from Oak Ridge critical mass experiments.
Date: May 20, 1954
Creator: Raftery, R. P.
System: The UNT Digital Library