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IRRADIATION OF FUEL SANDWICH IN MTR

Author
West, E.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1953.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1953.
Physical Description
microopaque : positive ; 8 x 13 cm
Additional Creators
Lamarsh, J.

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Summary
ABS>The reduction of gamma radiation to tolerance levels in irradiated fuel sandwichcs containing 0.5 g of UO/sub 2/ during removal from the MTR to a lead shipping coffin and subsequently during transit was studied. It was found that an 11-in. shipping coffin will reduce the gamma flux below the tolerance levels. Due to weight limitations, the additional lead should be on the inside of the coffin, cutting the inside diameter down to 4 in. instead of 6 in. An annular lead ring, 8 in. thick and 16 in. wide, around the plug hole of the MTR reduces the flux below physical tolerance at a point 3 ft from both the surface of the coffin and the reactor. (M.C.G.)
Report Numbers
FXM-412
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: AT(11-1)-229
NSA number: NSA-16-018082
OSTI Identifier 4831925
Research organization: Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Div., United Aircraft Corp., Hartford, Conn.
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