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  • BS 5552:1978

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    Code of practice for in-core instrumentation for neutron fluence rate (flux) measurements in power reactors

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  01-03-2006

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-06-1978

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    National foreword
    Cooperating organizations
    1. Scope and object
    2. Definitions
    3. General considerations
    4. System design: general requirements
    5. In-core (on-line) neutron detectors: general
        requirements
    6. Mechanical characteristics
    7. Electrical and nuclear characteristics
    8. Range of operating conditions
    9. Prototype testing
    10. Production testing
    11. Testing of system before operation

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    Applies to in-core (on-line) neutron detectors and instrumentation designed for safety, information or control purposes, the major emphasis being on the general design aspect of on-line systems

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    Committee NCE/8
    Development Note Supersedes 75/41656 DC. (08/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    BS 5548:1978 Specification for radiation detectors for the instrumentation and protection of nuclear reactors: characteristics and test methods
    IEC 60231B:1972 Supplement B - General principles of nuclear reactor instrumentation - Principles of instrumentation of direct cycle boiling water power reactors
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