Construction and Operation of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor,

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Abstract:

The McMaster Nuclear Reactor is a conventional pool-type research reactor. The reactor is currently licensed to operate at a maximum power level of one megawatt. The design power level is five megawatts. However, cooling capacity has been installed for only one megawatt. The reactor is fueled with 18 plate MTR type fuel elements. Each standard fuel element contains approximately 196 grams of U235 at 93 by weight enrichment.

Author(s):
Fleming, W. H.
Author Organization(s):
MCMASTER UNIV HAMILTON (ONTARIO)
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*REACTOR OPERATION, *RESEARCH REACTORS, CANADA, LEAKAGE(FLUID), WATER TREATMENT, REACTOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS, ION EXCHANGE, RADIATION HAZARDS, NUCLEAR RADIATION PROTECTION, RADIATION MONITORS, PNEUMATIC ACTUATORS, URANIUM COMPOUNDS, NEUTRON FLUX, REACTOR SAFETY SYSTEMS, REACTOR COOLANTS, CONTROL RODS, REACTOR FUEL ELEMENTS, PNEUMATIC VALVES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Fission Reactors (Non-Power)
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
1960 Apr 01
Creation Date:
1997 Jan 08