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Intrinsic Fission Excursion Inhibition with Tandem-Isotope Temperature Triggers

A.A. Harms, Z. Bilanovic, M.R. Eskandari

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 20 / Number 4P2 / December 1991 / Pages 602-604

Advanced Fission Reactors / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST91-A11946904

Published:February 8, 2018

A fission reactor safety concept providing for fission excursion abatement following a temperature excursion is here described. This concept is based on the in-situ placement of trigger isotopes in the core which upon a temperature excursion promptly breed strong neutron absorbers thereby generating negative reactivity. No external controller action is necessary.