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IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4715723

A fuel element assembly with an improved end enclosure is designed for pressurized water reactors. The assembly comprises a casing containing a fuel rod bundle and forming a coolant flow channel. At one end of the casing, an internal, removable closure member penetrated by a nozzle is provided with locking means. A compression spring is used to keep the closure member in the locked position. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-010115
OSTI ID:
4715723
Report Number(s):
GB 913657
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English