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APPARATUS FOR CATALYTICALLY COMBINING GASES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4301275
A convection type recombiner is described for catalytically recombining hydrogen and oxygen which have been radiolytically decomposed in an aqueous homogeneous nuclear reactor. The device is so designed that the energy of recombination is used to circulate the gas mixture over the catalyst. The device consists of a vertical cylinder having baffles at its lower enda above these coarse screens having platinum and alumina pellets cemented thereon, and an annular passage for the return of recombined, condensed water to the reactor moderator system. This devicea having no moving parts, provides a simple and efficient means of removing the danger of accumulated hot radioactive, explosive gases, and restoring them to the moderator system for reuse.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-001016
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2847284
OSTI ID:
4301275
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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