Used THOMAS SWAN 3x2 INP #293640930 for sale

THOMAS SWAN 3x2 INP is a high-power integral neutron source reactor that is built to simulate the reactor environment in a variety of configuration. It is a multipurpose reactor that can be used to test and develop fuel-cycle technologies, study radiation damage, and demonstrate prompt critical applications. The reactor is made of a steel pressure vessel covered by refractory material and contains a beryllium neutron reflector. It also includes a complete set of engineering subsystems and components, such as instrumentation for the control-rod drive, the control rod quadrants, an SCR loop, air and coolant systems, and an instrumentation and control system. The reactor is designed with a core of three fuel elements, each containing two fuel pins and two instrument pins, forming a 3 x 2 array. The core is significantly smaller than most research reactors, having a diameter of only 7.5 cm and a height of 7 cm. This size makes it well-suited for use in laboratory facilities, such as college campuses and research institutions. The core is vertically situated and surrounded by graphite thermal shields that can be installed separately or in combination. The reactor operates on the principle of reflector resonance. This type of resonance is achieved when the neutron flux is highest at the location of the reflector, allowing the core to maintain a critical state. The reflector material is made of high reflective beryllium, which can reach a maximum criticality of ~20 mk. It can be adjusted by varying the layer thickness and its composition. 3x2 INP is able to achieve continuous operation and can be divided into cycles of differing power levels to achieve desired goals. Examples of uses of this reactor include research on fast spectrum reactors, neutronic studies, various nuclear measurements, incident source development and integration, and neutron activation analysis. It provides a versatile facility for research on a variety of topics and can support a wide range of projects including plutonium testing, fuel design investigations, and samples irradiation. THOMAS SWAN 3x2 INP reactor is an ideal tool for universities and research labs that need access to a research grade nuclear reactor. It is capable of simulating a range of conditions and variables, making it an excellent platform for the development and implementation of various nuclear technologies. It is an efficient, reliable, and safe reactor that provides abundant neutron flux and is designed to facilitate research and development.