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K. Hikido, G. V. Brynsvold, H. F. Johnston
Nuclear Technology | Volume 1 | Number 1 | February 1965 | Pages 33-38
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NT65-A20461
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An excursion-limiting fuse has been incorporated into the design of the Mixed Spectrum Critical Assembly. This fuse provides an ultimate shutdown mechanism, backing up the safety system and preventing clad perforation by removing fuel from the uncooled fast core during all credible accidents even with the safety system inoperative. The unique and important features of this fuse are: