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Mortagnan
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Hello all, this is my first post so hopefully its not overly foolish.
I propose a mechanical piston driven by a cylinder that is filled with Uranium Hexafluoride and an inert gas (Nitrogen?). As the piston descends, the the UF6 is compressed and the neutron flux spikes. The increased temperature would expand the nitrogen and push the piston, allowing the UF6 to expand and decrease the flux again.
Assuming a proper cooling system for equalizing the temperature after each piston stroke, and ignoring wear and tear, it seems to me that the piston could run continuously. Is there any merit to this idea or am I missing an important piece of the puzzle?
Honestly it seems too simple. I can't find the hole :)
I propose a mechanical piston driven by a cylinder that is filled with Uranium Hexafluoride and an inert gas (Nitrogen?). As the piston descends, the the UF6 is compressed and the neutron flux spikes. The increased temperature would expand the nitrogen and push the piston, allowing the UF6 to expand and decrease the flux again.
Assuming a proper cooling system for equalizing the temperature after each piston stroke, and ignoring wear and tear, it seems to me that the piston could run continuously. Is there any merit to this idea or am I missing an important piece of the puzzle?
Honestly it seems too simple. I can't find the hole :)