Used ASM Emerald XP4 #9293653 for sale
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ASM Emerald XP4 is a fast flux reactor designed for the commercial production of nuclear fuel and other isotopes. It is a pool type reactor which uses enriched uranium fuel as the fissionable material and heavy water as the moderator. The core of the reactor is made of a stainless steel tank filled with heavy water, which is contained within a cylindrical steel structure. The core is surrounded by a graphite reflector, and a biological shield, which creates a barrier between the reactor and the outside environment. The core of the reactor contains fuel rods which are made from enriched uranium. These fuel rods are arranged in bundles which are arranged in the core in such a way as to create bundles within the reactor which facilitate the fast neutron flux required to sustain the nuclear chain reaction which takes place in the core. The fuel rods are arranged in an optimised fashion to allow the highest efficiency possible, while also ensuring that the fission of the uranium atoms creates minimal energy. The power output of Emerald XP4 is 11.5 megawatts, with a reactor power output of 10 Megawatts for prolonged operating periods. This reactor is able to operate for up to 10 years between refuelling. This is done by replenishing the uranium fuel within the reactor core which has been consumed during the power production process. The spent fuel is then removed from the reactor, for disposal or for further processing. ASM Emerald XP4 serves both civilian and military purposes, with the production of isotopes for industry and research as well as fuelling nuclear submarines. The safety and operational performance of the reactor is constantly monitored using instrumentation and computers, with safety systems in place to prevent any kind of malfunction from occurring. Emerald XP4 has been operational for over 15 years, and its performance and reliability make it one of the most popular reactor designs in the world.
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