IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent · Wed Jul 19 00:00:00 EDT 1961

OSTI ID:4026346

Hackney, S; Jerkins, E E

A fuel element arrangement suitable for use in a gascooled nuclear reactor operating at 500 to 600 deg C is described. The fuel element consists of stacks of clusters of sheathed fuel members. The sheathed members are located at both ends in support plates in order that their weight is carried from one end and the other end is free to expand. There are spacers for the support plates such that the assembly of sheathed members, plates, and spacers forms a self- supporting body. There is a graphite sleeve supporting the body from one end and allowing expansion at the other end. (N.W.R.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-15-024571
• OSTI ID: 4026346
• Report Number(s): GB 873073
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONFIGURATION
FUEL ELEMENTS
GAS COOLANT
GRAPHITE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
MACHINE PARTS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
PATENT
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS