On the Calculation of the Distribution of Heat Liberation Rates in Nuclear Reactor Components,
Abstract
Knowledge of local heating rates is needed for estimation of operating temperatures, thermal stresses, and cooling requirements in nuclear reactor components. Heat is liberated by the dissipation of the energy of fission fragments, beta particles, fast neutrons, and gamma photons. Heating rates are formulated in terms of either neutron or gamma flux densities, the corresponding collision probabilities, and appropriate energy transfer functions, the forms of which are derived. Special methods of estimating the flux densities are discussed. The data on the magnitudes of the various energy sources are reviewed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1955
- Accession Number
- ADA316205
Entities
People
- Lloyd G. Alexander
Organizations
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers