Resistance pressure weld for nuclear reactor fuel rod tube end plug
A fuel rod for a nuclear reactor, including a cladding tube having a first end with an annular end face, a second end with an annular end face, and a cylindrical body portion extending therebetween, and a first tube end plug including a front portion, an annular lip with an annular end face, and a substantially straight cylindrical body portion extending therebetween, wherein the surface area of the annular end face of the first end of the cladding tube and the annular end face of the annular lip of the first tube end plug are substantially equal, and the annular end face of the first end of the cladding tube and the annular end face of the annular lip of the first tube end plug are connected by a resistance pressure weld.
- Research Organization:
- BWXT mPower Inc., Charlotte, NC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- NE0000583
- Assignee:
- BWXT mPower, Inc. (Charlotte, NC)
- Patent Number(s):
- 11,049,623
- Application Number:
- 16/562,986
- OSTI ID:
- 1824128
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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