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Heat transfer unit and method for prefabricated vessel

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1439583
Vessel assemblies, heat transfer units for prefabricated vessels, and methods for heat transfer prefabricated vessel are provided. A heat transfer unit includes a central rod, and a plurality of peripheral rods surrounding the central rod and connected to the central rod. The plurality of peripheral rods are movable between a first collapsed position and a second bowed position, wherein in the second bowed position a midpoint of each of the plurality of peripheral rods is spaced from the central rod relative to in the first position. The heat transfer unit further includes a heat transfer element connected to one of the plurality of peripheral rods.
Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-08SR22470
Assignee:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Aiken, SC)
Patent Number(s):
9,957,103
Application Number:
14/947,239
OSTI ID:
1439583
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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