Spectral Shift Control Reactor Basic Physics Program: Measurement of k_∞ and Other Lattice Parameters by the Small Lattice Experiment Technique

Abstract

3-1. Facility for Small Lattice Experiments 3-8 3-2. Assembly Plan (4.02%-Enriched U0 2 Experiments). :. .. . 3-9 3-3. Assembly Elevation (4.02%-Enriched U0 2 Experiments) .. 3-10 3-4. Core Tank and Buffer Region (4.02%-Enriched U0 2 Experiments). 3-11 3-5. Test and Buffer Region Plan (UO z-Th0 2 Experiments).. .. 3-12 3-6. Test and Buffer Region Elevation (U0 2-Th0 2 Experiments) 3-13 3-7. Test Insert (4.02%-Enriched U0 2 Experiments) 3-14 3-8. Unloaded Test Region (4.02%-Enriched UO z Experiments) • •■ • 3-15 3-9.. Void Can (4.02%-Enriched U0 2 Experiments) 3-16 3^10. Test Insert Assembled With Test Region and Void Can (4.02%-Enriched U0 2 Experiments) 3-17 4-1. Radial Flux Distribution (Unpoisoned Test and Buffer) ... 4-18 4-2. Axial Flux Distribution (Unpoisoned Test and Buffer) .... 4-19 4-3. Epithermal Flux Distribution (Unpoisoned Test and Buffer) _i • •_ .4-20 4-4. Sector Foils in fym/fyf Measurement 4-21 4-5. U-Al Foils in C 25 Measurement 4-22 4-6. Loading Arrangement for C 28 Measurement 4-23 4-7. Ap Vs Mass of Poison (Unpoisoned Buffer) 4-24 4-8.