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An Overview of Superphénix Commissioning Tests

J. Gourdon, B. Mesnage, J. L. Voitellier, M. Suescun

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 106 / Number 1 / September 1990 / Pages 1-10

Technical Paper / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE90-A23751

The main characteristics of the Superphénix plant are described, followed by a review of the instrumentation used during the physics tests performed during its commissioning. The principal test procedures and results are also presented.