IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent · Wed Jan 25 04:00:00 EST 1961

OSTI ID:4096276

Wood, W G.E.

A gas-cooled reactor core consisting of vertical stacks of graphite blocks with interposing slabs is designed so that allowance is made for Wigner growth without coolant leakage from the fuel channels. The allowance for Wigner growth is effected by graphite blocks with vertical grain. slabs with mutually perpendicular grain, and gaps between the graphite pieces; coolant leakage through the gaps is minimized or prevented by graphite sealing rings fitted into the end faces of the blocks and/or slabs. (D.L.C.)

• Research Organization: AEI-John Thompson Nuclear Energy Co., Ltd.
• NSA Number: NSA-15-010442
• OSTI ID: 4096276
• Report Number(s): GB 859930
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

FUEL ELEMENTS
GAS COOLANT
GRAPHITE
GRAPHITE MODERATOR
LEAKS
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
SEALS
WIGNER EFFECT