IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent · Wed Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 1961

OSTI ID:4015017

Hughes, H

A reactor fuel plate is described having a 0.05-in. thick beryllium sheath which can accommodate irradiation swelling despite its low ductility. The sheath is of such dimensions that it overlaps the fuel plate by 0.5 in., and the end 0.15 in. is welded either together with a space between the plate and weld or to a plug with a clearance between the plug and the sheath. Most of the swelling is then accommodated by spreading of the sheath sheets. (D.L.C.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-15-025611
• OSTI ID: 4015017
• Report Number(s): GB 873370
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BERYLLIUM
CANNING
CONFIGURATION
DEFORMATION
FUEL ELEMENTS
IRRADIATION
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
PATENT
PLATES
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
WELDING