Kinetics of Homogeneous Power Reactors of the LAPRE Type

John C. Allred; David S. Carter

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE58-A25487

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Home / Publications / Journals / Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 3 / Number 5

Kinetics of Homogeneous Power Reactors of the LAPRE Type

John C. Allred, David S. Carter

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 3 / Number 5 / May 1958 / Pages 482-503

Technical Paper / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE58-A25487

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A theoretical study of the kinetics of a model of the Los Alamos Power Reactor Experiments (LAPRE) has been made through integration of the dynamic equations with the IBM 701 computer. The stability is investigated under various conditions of power demand, rod-induced reactivity changes, and other conditions especially applicable to reactors of the LAPRE type. The results are given in graphical form, along with conclusions as to appropriate conditions of operation.