Reactor Theory (III) Flashcards
topic 5
1
Q
Neutron source
A
neutron emitters; placed in core to contribute neutrons population; UCI uses 3 Ci AmBe source
2
Q
Reactor Period
A
amount of time for power to change by e
3
Q
Reactivity Banking
A
withdraw rods till have same worth
4
Q
Shutdown margin
A
calculates how shutdown the reactor is without highest worth rod
5
Q
Decay heat
A
heat generated after shutdown from fission products; 5-6% immediately after shutdown; 1% an hour after shutdown
6
Q
Reactor Pulse
A
removing control rods rapidly, inserting >$1.00
