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Title: FUEL ROD CLUSTERS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4231006

A cluster of nuclear fuel rods and a tubular casing therefor through which a coolant flows in heat-exchange contact with the fuel rods is described. The fuel rcds are held in the casing by virtue of the compressive force exerted between longitudinal ribs of the fuel rcds and internal ribs of the casing or the internal surfaces thereof.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-003202
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2898280
OSTI ID:
4231006
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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