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NEUTRONIC REACTOR FUEL PUMP

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4231816
A reactor fuel pump is described which offers long life, low susceptibility to radiation damage, and gaseous fission product removal. An inert-gas lubricated bearing supports a journal on one end of the drive shsft. The other end has an impeller and expansion chamber which effect pumping and gas- liquid separation. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-021757
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2888878
OSTI ID:
4231816
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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