Used THOMAS SWAN 19x2 GAN #9315017 for sale

THOMAS SWAN 19x2 GAN is an advanced research reactor that is used in a wide variety of applications. The reactor is a graphite-moderated and pressure-tube-cooled thermal neutron reactor with an open pool design. It has a thermal power of 10 kW, a maximum neutron flux of 5 x 1015 neutrons/cm2s, and a burn-up of 3%, which makes it suitable for material research and studies in neutron flux. The reactor consists of a cylindrical core depicting 24 vertical fuel channels with 241 fuel assemblies (a cylinder of graphite material with a fuel cartridge). Each fuel channel contains 10 fuel rods, with two GAN (Graphite Neutron Diffusion) plates and 4 reflector plates. The fuel cartridge contains a uranium oxide-enriched powder fuel and is sealed by a multi-layer cladding. The core is surrounded by a reflector of graphite plates, a radial blanket of beryllium rings and a thermal insulator of alkali-free silica-fiber. The core is encased in a pressure vessel that is filled with helium gas at the bottom. A safety baffle system is also present in the core to detect reactivity accidents.: Fuel handling and criticality control is done by the use of boron-bearing control rods that are driven by hydraulic actuators. The rods are lowered into the core to increase reactivity and pulled out to decrease reactivity. A beryllium cutoff shield is used to absorb gamma rays in the critical region of the reactor and reduce radiation exposure. The reactoris equipped with comprehensive instrumentation to monitor all aspects of operation including neutron flux, power levels, temperature, and reactivity. Data is monitored and recorded as part of the reactor safety, maintenance, and operations program. In summary, 19x2 GAN is a versatile advanced research reactor that is used in a variety of applications. It has a thermal power of 10 kW, a maximum neutron flux of 5 x 1015 neutrons/cm2s, and a burn-up of 3%. It has a fuel cartridge containing uranium oxide-enriched powder fuel and is sealed by a multi-layer cladding. Boron-bearing control rods are used for fuel handling and criticality control, and a beryllium cutoff shield is used to absorb gamma rays. Comprehensive instrumentation is also present to monitor all aspects of operation.