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LOADING MACHINE FOR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4203200
An apparatus is described for loading or charging slugs of fissionable material into a nuclear reactor. The apparatus of the invention is a "muzzle loading" type comprising a delivery tube or muzzle designed to be brought into alignment with any one of a plurality of fuel channels. The delivery tube is located within the pressure shell and it is also disposed within shielding barriers while the fuel cantridges or slugs are forced through the delivery tube by an externally driven flexible ram.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-003198
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2893575
OSTI ID:
4203200
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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