PM-3A Nuclear Power Plant Secondary Shield Design

• Main Author: Siler, W C
• Other Authors: {{{lab/organization}}}, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. New York Operations Office.
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: United States. Government Printing Office. 1961
• Subjects: Nuclear reactors; Heat > Transmission; Power-plants; Shielding (Radiation); Coolant loops; Antarctic; The Antarctic; Antarc*
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1463653/

"The design, analysis, and selection of system components for functions related to secondary shielding and associated auxiliary systems for the Antarctic PM-3A Nuclear Power Plant are described. Backfill material characteristics, shielding and activation analyses, heat transfer analysis, backfill cooling system, water exclusion and removal system, and instrumentation and control are discussed."