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FUEL ROD ASSEMBLY

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4178018
A cluster of nuclear fuel rods aod a tubular casing through which a coolant flows in heat-change contact with the ruel rods are described. The casting is of trefoil section and carries the fuel rods, each of which has two fin engaging the serrated fins of the other two fuel rods, whereby the fuel rods are held in the casing and are interlocked against relative longitudinal movement.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-007107
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2902422
OSTI ID:
4178018
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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