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Heat insulating system for a fast reactor shield slab

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1176549

Improved thermal insulation for a nuclear reactor deck comprising many helical coil springs disposed in generally parallel, side-by-side laterally overlapping or interfitted relationship to one another so as to define a three-dimensional composite having both metal and voids between the metal, and enclosure means for holding the composite to the underside of the deck.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
H000051
Application Number:
06/783,275
OSTI ID:
1176549
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English