IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent · Wed Jan 11 04:00:00 EST 1961

OSTI ID:4072430

Wood, W G.E.

A graphite core structure for graphite-moderated gascooled reactors is designed in which compensation for Wigner growth is made with lower gas leakage than in previous designs. The core is comprised of graphite blocks arranged in vertical stacks with their grain vertical and graphite slab pairs interposed between adjacent stacks and with the grain horizontal in mutually perpendicular directions. The slabs are offset horizontally from the fuel passages so that leakage is avoided. (D.L.C.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-15-012511
• OSTI ID: 4072430
• Report Number(s): GB 858383
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONFIGURATION
GAS COOLANT
GASES
GRAPHITE
GRAPHITE MODERATOR
LATTICES
LEAKS
REACTOR CORE
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
WIGNER EFFECT