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Title: METHOD OF PREPARING A FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4135936

A method of preparing a fuel element for a nuclear reactor is given in which an internally and externally cooled fuel element consisting of two coaxial tubes having a plurality of integral radial ribs extending between the tubes and containing a powdered fuel material is isostatically pressed to form external coolant channels and compact the powder simultaneously.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-026441
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2941933
OSTI ID:
4135936
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English