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JACKETED FISSIONABLE MEMBER

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4111789
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A fuel element design for a nuclear reactor is presented. The fuel element comprises a cylindrical fuel body having a portion of smaller diameter at each end thereof with an annular flange at the extreme ends of these portions of smaller diameter. An end cap fits over the ends of the fuel body and has an internal annular groove adapted to receive the flange. The fuel body and end caps are disposed in a cup-shaped jacket, a closure disc completing the enclosure of the fuel body, and tht caps are bonded over their entire periphery to the jacket.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-008318
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2952603
OSTI ID:
4111789
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

CYLINDERS
FUEL ELEMENTS
GEOMETRY
JACKETS
PLANNING
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
RESEARCH REACTORS