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NEUTRONIC REACTOR CONSTRUCTION

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4302960
A cover device is described for the fuel element receiving tube of a neutronic reactor of the heterogeneous, water cooled type wherein said tubes are arranged in a moderator with their longitudinal axes vertical. The cover is provided with means to support a rod-type fuel element from the bottom thereof and means to lock the cover in place, the latter being adapted for remote operation. This cover device is easily removable and seals the opening in the upper end of the fuel tube against leakage of coolant.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-004335
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2851410
OSTI ID:
4302960
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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