A Tribute to Neutronics Assigned to Magnox Nuclear Reactor

Authors

  • B. Goswami

Keywords:

Magnox, Reactor,, Neutron moderator, Electrical power, Carbon dioxide

Abstract

This article is the study of the gas-cooled atomic reactor to produce electrical energy. Magnox has been low weight magnesium (Mg) alloy used to clad fission product cover. A key element of design is the conservation of neutron synergistic to usual plutonium-producing reactors. Neutron moderation in Magnox has oxidized blocks of graphite in the air. Produced carbon dioxide (CO2) gas has subsidized produce to cool core of reactor as well as pumped into the heat exchanger to generate steam. Henceforth, subjective has convened steam turbine equipment for the usual prosecution of electrical energy production. Comparative efficacy of graphite as moderator has schemed Magnox to elaborate using natural uranium fuel. Descriptive code MPACT has been joint advent by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Michigan. Subjective has assigned indicative prosecution about perform of high-fidelity light water reactor (LWR).

Published

2021-12-15

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