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FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4115775
A canned unitary fuel element assembly contains a central inner fuel rod of U/sup 233/-enriched material surrounded by a multi-tube envelope consisting of a plurality of hollow tubular outer fuel rods of natural U. The outer fuel rods are circumferentially disposed in longitudinal contact with each other about the center fuel rod. Means are provided for coolant flow through the assembly. (A.G.W.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-006481
Assignee:
Sulzer Freres, S.A.
Patent Number(s):
US 3104219
OSTI ID:
4115775
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English