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HIGH TEMPERATURE, HIGH POWER HETEROGENEOUS NUCLEAR REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4085513
A gas-cooled graphite-moderated power reactor was designed in which fuel elements can be replaced during reactor operation. In this reactor, fuel elements are supported in horizontal radial channels in the core which is arranged as a rotor or turret within a stationary reflector. Fuel elements are loaded at the periphery of the core and are stepwise moved toward the center as burn-up proceeds. A central plenum within the core provides an inlet coolant passage and a spent fuel dump. Nitrogen at approximately 500 psi pressure is used as coolant. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-010439
OSTI ID:
4085513
Report Number(s):
GB 859356
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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