Re: Hanford's Fast Flux Reactor

[Muckerheide <muckerheide@MEDIAONE.NET>]

 From: Doug <g2v13a@SWBELL.NET>



> Could someone please explain what the "Fast Flux" means and compare it to a

> design like Indian Point?

> (I heard today that the Fast Flux Reactor at Hanford, WA, will not be reopened

> - budget cuts.)



"Fast" refers to utilizing high-energy fission neutrons to sustain the chain

reaction.  IP is a "thermal" reactor, i.e., neutrons are slowed to thermal

speeds by a "moderator" (water at IP/LWRs). "Fast" neutron reactions produce

more neutrons, making breeder reactors more achievable.



Regards, Jim

 

> Doug J.

> 

> Douglas D. Jackson

> St. Louis, MO

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