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Discussions and actions on nuclear energy have penetrated several state capitol buildings, congressional hearings, and industry gatherings across the United States this month, including in Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New York.
Kyle H. Turner, Jr., Joseph D. Clement
Nuclear Technology | Volume 20 | Number 1 | October 1973 | Pages 5-14
Technical Paper | Reactor | doi.org/10.13182/NT73-A31329
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A mathematical model has been derived for the dynamic behavior of the coaxial-flow gaseous-core nuclear reactor system. The equations were derived from elementary neutron, heat, and mass balances on the components of the system, and from correlations presented in previous work. The system response for positive reactivity insertions, perturbations in the propellant and fuel flow rates at the cavity inlet, and for termination of the moderator primary coolant flow has been predicted. Present control technology can be invoked to control the reactor.