CALCULATION METHODS FOR THE CRITICAL SIZE OF A D$sub 2$O MODERATED, WET STEAM COOLED REACTOR, WITH A NATURAL URANIUM CLUSTER FUEL ELEMENT
R. Bonalumi, S. Bruschetti, G.B. Zorzoli
Abstract
R. Bonalumi, S. Bruschetti, G.B. Zorzoli
Abstract
Fuel elements and the design of a heavy water moderated, steam cooled reactor are described. Multiplication factors, critical size, and reactivity are evaluated for several lattice spacings. Further developments are also outlined. (auth)
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Fuel elements and the design of a heavy water moderated, steam cooled reactor are described. Multiplication factors, critical size, and reactivity are evaluated for several lattice spacings. Further developments are also outlined. (auth)
Key concepts: Natural uranium, MOX fuel, Nuclear engineering, Uranium, Enriched uranium, Cluster (spacecraft), Heavy water, Thorium fuel cycle