MOLLY-G REACTOR.

Abstract

The Bare Critical Assembly, MoLLY-G, located at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico, is a prompt-critical reactor designed to simulate the radiation environments of nuclear detonations. The MoLLY-G is located at a remote test site 3 miles southeast of the central headquarters of WSMR. The potential hazard to the general public is essentially zero under all conceivable circumstances, including the maximum credible accident. When operated in accordance with prescribed safety regulations, standards and codes, there is no hazard to the operating and using personnel. Maximum safety has been provided in all areas of potential hazard. Safety features include: radiation shielding, interlocks, controlled access, remote viewing, remote control, and fail-safe provisions in performing components. Based upon the analysis of this hazards report, the MoLLY-G can be operated safely as a part of the Nuclear Effects Laboratory Facility. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1963
Accession Number
AD0438955

Entities

People

  • Kay B. Carver

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Assembly
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Critical Assemblies
  • Detonations
  • Environment
  • Fail Safe
  • Hazards
  • New Mexico
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Regulations
  • Research Facilities
  • Safety
  • Shielding

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.