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METHOD OF FABRICATING TUBULAR UNITS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4002235
A process is described for making a fuel element comprising a tubular jacket and fuel slugs held by the jacket in longitudinally spaced relation to one another. The jacket is lengthened as a result of being drawn down to grip the fuel slugs. As an intentional incident to this operation, the fuel slugs become longitudinally spaced from one another.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-019822
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2988812
OSTI ID:
4002235
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English