FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR

Patent · Tue May 30 00:00:00 EDT 1961

OSTI ID:4014988

Duffy, Jr, J G

A lattice type fissionable fuel structure for a nuclear reactor is described. The fissionable material is formed into a plurality of rod-llke bodies with each encased in a fluid-tight jacket. A plurality of spaced longitudinal fins are mounted on the exterior and extend radially from each jacket, with a portion of the fins extending radially beyond the remainder of the fins. A collar of short length for each body is mounted on the extended fins for spacing the bodies, and adjacent bodies abut each other through these collars. Should distortion of the bodies take place, coilapse of the outer fins is limited by the shorter flns, thereby insuring some coolant flow at all times. (AEC)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-15-025615
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2986509
• OSTI ID: 4014988
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
CONFIGURATION
FINS
FLUID FLOW
FUEL ELEMENTS
PATENT
REACTORS
RODS