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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.
H. H. Hassan, G. H. Miley
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 40 | Number 3 | June 1970 | Pages 449-459
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE70-A20196
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Space-time nuclear reactor kinetic calculations based on the well-known computer program WIGLE are compared with measurements from neutron-pulse-propagation experiments. Transients were induced in a heavy-water-moderated, natural uranium subcritical assembly using a coupling extending through a graphite thermal column to a pulsed TRIGA reactor. Results are reported for five keff values ranging from 0 to 0.92, involving cases both with and without cadmium control rods inserted. A unit-cell-homogenization technique was adopted for analysis purposes, with special attention being given to proper parameter assignment, such as neutron velocity averaging. Calculation results compare favorably with experimental results for the interior of the assembly; however, differences as large as 7% are noted near interfaces or boundaries.