THE PHYSICS ASPECTS OF SEED AND BLANKET CORES WITH EXAMPLES FROM PWR

The physics aspects of seed and blanket cores, including the conceptual basis, design problems and pro cedures, and the long-term prospects and future development of this reactor type, are presented. The work is limited to studies of light-water-moderated cores. The PWR core is used as an example to illustrate the principles outlined and to furnish a comparison of theory and experience. (J.S.H.)