FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR
Patent
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OSTI ID:4014988
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
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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