Published September 1985 | Version v1
Journal article

Improving BWR operation with a 9x9 design

  • 1. Exxon Nuclear Co., Inc., Bellevue, WA (USA)

Description

A 20 per cent higher burnup and a 2 per cent increase in plant capacity, plus improved safety and greater plant operational flexibility, can be achieved with a 9x9 fuel rod bundle developed by Exxon Nuclear. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
374
Series
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Page Range
49-52
ISSN
0029-5507
CODEN
NEINB

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
17022893
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
BWR TYPE REACTORS; FUEL ASSEMBLIES; SPECIFICATIONS
Descriptors DEC
ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS