Theoretical Dynamics Analysis of the Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment

T. W. Kerlin; S. J. Ball; R. C. Steffy

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30920

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Home / Publications / Journals / Nuclear Technology / Volume 10 / Number 2

Theoretical Dynamics Analysis of the Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment

T. W. Kerlin, S. J. Ball, R. C. Steffy

Nuclear Technology / Volume 10 / Number 2 / February 1971 / Pages 118-132

Technical Paper and Note / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30920

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The dynamic characteristics of the MSRE were calculated for operation with ²³⁵U and ²³³ U fuels. The analysis included calculation of the transient response for reactivity perturbations, frequency response for reactivity perturbations, stability, and sensitivity to parameter variations. The calculations showed that the system dynamic behavior is satisfactory for both fuel loadings.