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Thermionic nuclear reactor with internal heat distribution and multiple duct cooling

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4054756
A Thermionic Nuclear Reactor is described having multiple ribbon-like coolant ducts passing through the core, intertwined among the thermionic fuel elements to provide independent cooling paths. Heat pipes are disposed in the core between and adjacent to the thermionic fuel elements and the ribbon ducting, for the purpose of more uniformly distributing the heat of fission among the thermionic fuel elements and the ducts.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-028095
Assignee:
to U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3917509; PAT-APPL-461,473.
OSTI ID:
4054756
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English