OBJECTIVES
DOE-HDBK-1019/1-93
Reactor Theory (Neutron Characteristics)
TERMINAL OBJECTIVE
4.0
Without references, DESCRIBE the neutron energy spectrum for the type of reactor
presented in this module.
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
4.1
STATE the average energy at which prompt neutrons are produced.
4.2
DESCRIBE the neutron energy spectrum in the following reactors:
a.
Fast reactor
b.
Thermal reactor
4.3
EXPLAIN the reason for the particular shape of the fast, intermediate, and slow energy
regions of the neutron flux spectrum for a thermal reactor.
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