Requirements versus design

Core engineering

In the design of the geometry of the core, there are quite some degrees of freedom although certain constraints must be kept in mind. The core must stay subcritical at all times, ample cooling has to be garantueed in all conditions in order to prevent damage to the system.

The design assures a large expiremental flexibility of irradiation devices with a high degree of core and in-pile management possibilities. The structure must be sufficiently resistant against corrosion and erosion in the liquid heavy metal PbBi environment.

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