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FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Journal Article · · Nuclear Eng.
OSTI ID:4316611
With higher heat ratings in thermal reactors having deep-finned elements to conduct a higher heat flux, there is an increase in the temperature difference between root and tip of the fin so that the tip serves little purpose from a heat transfer aspect. Without the tip, less pumping power is needed. This leads to a design of rod-like or tube-like fuel elements shaped so as to be undulating in longitudinal section and enclosed in a protective sheath of constant cross section.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-016058
OSTI ID:
4316611
Journal Information:
Nuclear Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Eng. Vol. Vol: 3
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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