Hydraulic or pneumatic drive arrangements

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Control of nuclear reaction > by application of neutron-absorbing material, i.e. material with absorption cross-section very much in excess of reflection cross-section > by displacement of solid control elements, e.g. control rods > Means for moving control elements to desired position > Hydraulic or pneumatic drive arrangements

Classification Context

Section:: PHYSICS
Class:: NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
Subclass:: NUCLEAR REACTORS