An Overview of the Argonne National Laboratory Fast Critical Experiments, 1963-1990
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
The fast reactor critical experiments programs at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), including the programs on Zero Power Reactor No. 6 (ZPR6), Zero Power Reactor No. 9 (ZPR9), and Zero Power Physics Reactor (ZPPR), are reviewed beginning with the start up of ZPR6 in 1963 and ending with the shut down of ZPPR in 1990. The programs on Zero Power Reactor No. 3 (ZPR3) are not included in this paper. Brief descriptions are given for each of the 9 ZPR6 assemblies, 35 ZPR9 assemblies, and 21 ZPPR assemblies, along with information on the experimental program on each assembly. Each major variant of each of these assemblies is described. Many figures are included showing the cross sectional and R-Z models of the assemblies along with the key assembly drawer loading patterns.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 791173
- Report Number(s):
- ANL-NT-175; TRN: US0200593
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 5 Jun 2001
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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