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The unique pelletized cold neutron moderator CM-202 at the IBR-2 reactor was put into test operation and have already worked more than 2000 hours. Normal, fast and trouble-free operation of the cryogenic moderator requires strict adherence to technological conditions (fast charging and discharging of moderator chamber, maintenance of required temperature and pressure at different parts of cryogenic system). The system of control and measuring equipment, designed for cryogenic moderator of the IBR-2 reactor, satisfies all the requirements and is simple to use. Access to the system of measuring instruments is organized via network. The working cycles of moderator confirmed the reliability and stable operation of the whole control system.
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Belyakov, A., Bulavin, M., Chernikov, A. et al. Control system of pelletized cold neutron moderator at the IBR-2 reactor. Phys. Part. Nuclei Lett. 12, 773–777 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1547477115060047
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