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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXAMINING FUEL ELEMENTS FOR LEAKAGE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4149082
A process and a device for the continuous monitoring of fuel elements while in use in a liquid-metal-cooled, argonblanketed nuclear reactor are presented. A fraction of the argon gas is withdrawn, contacted with a negative electrical charge for attraction of any alkali metal formed from argon by neutron reaction, and recycled into the reactor. The electrical charge is introduced into water, and the water is examined for radioactive alkali metals. (AEC)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-004736
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3116211
OSTI ID:
4149082
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English