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Coated particle fuel for the Dragon reactor experiment. Project DRAGON

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4136162

A brief description of the core of the Dragon Reactor is presented with emphasis on the major objectives concerning fuel element development. Reference is made to the proposed specification for the initial charge in describing the methods chosen for production of the coated particle fuel assemblies. An experimental fluidised bed employed for all coating studies is described and the development of the prototype production apparatus traced through its various stages. Methods used for making composite coatings of pyrolytic carbon/graphite and silicon carbide are discussed and initial results of the evaluation studies presented.

Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Establishment (AEE), Winfrith, England (United Kingdom)
Sponsoring Organization:
Atomic Energy Establishment (AEE)
NSA Number:
NSA-24-040980
OSTI ID:
4136162
Report Number(s):
DP-Report--116
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English