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NRC proposes changes to its rules on nuclear materials
In response to Executive Order 14300, “Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” the NRC is proposing sweeping changes to its rules governing the use of nuclear materials that are widely used in industry, medicine, and research. The changes would amend NRC regulations for the licensing of nuclear byproduct material, some source material, and some special nuclear material.
As published in the May 18 Federal Register, the NRC is seeking public comment on this proposed rule and draft interim guidance until July 2.
W. Frisch, S. Langenbuch, P. Peternell
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 64 | Number 4 | December 1977 | Pages 843-848
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE77-A14499
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Thermohydraulic feedback effects in a boiling water reactor during pressure transients are analyzed. Transient calculations are carried out with the one-dimensional nonlinear plant model ALMOS. A reference case of the analysis is a turbine trip without bypass (loss of heat sink) and delayed scram action. Neutron flux and fuel temperatures are investigated with respect to such feedback parameters as the Doppler coefficient, moderator feedback, and heat generation in the coolant. The amount of heat generated in the coolant is recognized as an important parameter. The sensitivity of the system to this parameter is further analyzed qualitatively by frequency response methods.