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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FUEL ELEMENT DISCHARGE SYSTEMS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4145345

A means of discharging fuel elements from sodiumcooled graphite- moderated reactors is described in which the discharge machine, which is movable over the top face of the reactor and which forms part of the radiation shielding, has a channel for transferring fuel elements to a remote point below the reactor without opening the shielding. One particular reactor configuration provided with such a discharging means is given together with a discussion of its operation. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-025036
OSTI ID:
4145345
Report Number(s):
GB 845456
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English