Actions for ANALOGUE STUDIES OF POWER TRANSIENTS PRODUCED BY REACTIVITY CHANGES IN THE MATERIALS TESTING REACTOR HIFAR LOADED WITH MK III 150 GRAM FUEL ELEMENTS

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ANALOGUE STUDIES OF POWER TRANSIENTS PRODUCED BY REACTIVITY CHANGES IN THE MATERIALS TESTING REACTOR HIFAR LOADED WITH MK III 150 GRAM FUEL ELEMENTS

Author
Wilson, D. J.
Published
Australia : [publisher not identified], 1972.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1972.
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microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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Summary
The HIFAR reactor loaded with a core of 150 g Mark III fuel elements was simulated using the PACE analogue computer to assess expected power transients following positive reactivity additions. If five coarse control arms operate, and the operational power is 85% of the trip level, the power transient from an initial 15 MW will not exceed 30 MW if the rate of addition of reactivity does not exceed 0.535% {delta}k/k per second, or a step addition does not exceed 0.342 {delta}k/k. The peak power attained is influenced by the delay in releasing, and by the initial setting of, the course control arms. (auth)
Report Numbers
AAEC/TM-609
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
NSA number: NSA-26-049960
OSTI Identifier 4657572
Research organization: Australian Atomic Energy Commission Research Establishment, Lucas Heights (Australia).
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