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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4637207
A supporting structure to restrain bowing in clusters of fuel rods is patented. The cluster consists of a plurality of closely spaced parallel fuel rods in a tubular housing. Bowing is restrained by an openwork structure of thinwalled stainless steel tubular members, which encircle the fuel rods with clearance over an intermediate length of the rods and are interconnected by webs. The supporting-structure members are edge-on to coolant flow through the fuel-rod housing. (M.P.G.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-036906
OSTI ID:
4637207
Report Number(s):
GB 932463
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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