Construction and Operation of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor,

Abstract

The McMaster Nuclear Reactor is a conventional pool-type research reactor. The reactor is currently licensed to operate at a maximum power level of one megawatt. The design power level is five megawatts. However, cooling capacity has been installed for only one megawatt. The reactor is fueled with 18 plate MTR type fuel elements. Each standard fuel element contains approximately 196 grams of U235 at 93% by weight enrichment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1960
Accession Number
ADA319070

Entities

People

  • W. H. Fleming

Organizations

  • McMaster University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Contractors
  • Crystal Structure
  • Elements
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Hazards
  • Ion Exchange
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Power Levels
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Hazards
  • Reactor Operation
  • Students

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.