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';x.w' .... Relative power distributions (Fig. 4) show no serfous problems. The
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peak occurs in the well-cooled inner zone.
A power peak per unit O€ core
volume occurs in the gap between the core and the reflector, but the power
per unit volume of salt is actually relatively low in that region.
CORE A (20% SALT)
Table El. Neutron flux and
power-peaking factors
Fast flux Power
Radial 1.32 1.36
Axial 1.15 1.15
Overall 1.52 1.56
CORE B (12 9% SALT)
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AXIAL
RACIAL-
(50% SALT)
05 1 15 2 45 3 35 4 45
DISTANCE FROM CENTER OF CORE (mi
Fig. 4. DMSR relative power-density distribution. Axial and radial
profiles ate separately and arbitrarily norwa%ized.