HEAVY WATER MODERATED NEUTRONIC REACTOR
Patent
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OSTI ID:4330308
A nuclear reactor of the type which utilizes uranium fuel elements and a liquid coolant is described. The fuel elements are in the form of elongated tubes and are disposed within outer tubes extending through a tank containing heavy water, which acts as a moderator. The ends of the fuel tubes are connected by inlet and discharge headers, and liquid bismuth is circulated between the headers and through the fuel tubes for cooling. Helium is circulated through the annular space between the outer tubes in the tank and the fuel tubes to cool the water moderator to prevent boiling. The fuel tubes are covered with a steel lining, and suitable control means, heat exchange means, and pumping means for the coolants are provided to complete the reactor assembly.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-12-014451
- Assignee:
- U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2832733
- OSTI ID:
- 4330308
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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