The N-Reactor Hazard Summary Report examines the hazard from operating the N-Reactor with a uniform fuel loading enriched to 0.947% U{sup 235}. Incentives have been developed for reactor testing of a block of 49 tubes loaded with co-producer elements, i.e. elements capable of producing both weapons grade plutonium and tritium. The element utilizes an outer fuel tube enriched to 1.25% U{sup 235} with an inner target lithium-aluminum rod. Criteria have been developed to guide the evaluation of safety aspects of such tests. It is the purpose of this document to review the hazards associated with the proposed test and to …
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The N-Reactor Hazard Summary Report examines the hazard from operating the N-Reactor with a uniform fuel loading enriched to 0.947% U{sup 235}. Incentives have been developed for reactor testing of a block of 49 tubes loaded with co-producer elements, i.e. elements capable of producing both weapons grade plutonium and tritium. The element utilizes an outer fuel tube enriched to 1.25% U{sup 235} with an inner target lithium-aluminum rod. Criteria have been developed to guide the evaluation of safety aspects of such tests. It is the purpose of this document to review the hazards associated with the proposed test and to set forth special precautions which will be necessary to maintain a high level of safety.
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Miller, N. R. & Nechodom, W. S.Hazards review: N-Reactor 1.25% co-producer fuel element test,
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July 13, 1964;
Richland, Washington.
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