Flow and criticality in the open cycle gas core.A series of flowing gas experiments using air, argon, and freon has been conducted in Idaho. The purpose is to study methods of obtaining flow patterns which would create maximum possible system reactivity consistent with an acceptably low uranium to coolant-gas loss ratio. These have been conducted on both ?two-dimensional' and truly three-dimensional spherical configurations of diameters 18 to 42 inches. The larger diameter is that proposed for a minimum cost flowing gas critical experiment, and the size extremes make extrapolations to the large 6 and 8 foot diameter configurations more reliable. Results show that large enough inner gas (fuel) volume fractions can be achieved to attain criticality.
Document ID
19720027683
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kunze, J. F.
Lofthouse, J. H. (Aerojet Nuclear Corp. Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Nuclear Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Symposium on Uranium Plasmas: Research and Applications