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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENTS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4645794

A reactor fuel element having heat-transfer finning and flow-splitters intersecting the heat-transfer finning is patented. To make the fuel element stable when it is subjected to a flow of pressurized coolant, two tubular shrouding members are provided. The shrouding members, which may be metal, surround the flow-splitters at or near each end of the fuel element. Each shrouding member is at least 1/20 the length of the flow-splitters. (M.P.G.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-038516
OSTI ID:
4645794
Report Number(s):
GB 933382
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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