THE BROOKHAVEN NUCLEAR REACTOR:THEORY AND NUCLEAR DESIGN CALCULATIONS

摘要

The theory of normal uranium, graphite-moderated, air-cooled piles is reviewed critically and applied to the design of the Brookhaven nuclear reactor. Calculations of the multiplication factor, critical buckling, critical size, effect of the central gap, excess reactivity, temperature coefficients, xenon poisoning, and control rod effectiveness are discussed in detail. Some other design problems are discussed more briefly. The report is to serve later as a basis for a critical comparison of the theory with the actual behavior of the reactor.