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IRRADIATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4716120
A method and apparatus are described for changing fuel bodies into a process tube of a reactor. According to this method fresh fuel elements are introduced into one end of the tube forcing used fuel elements out the other end. When sufficient fuel has been discharged, a reel and tape arrangement is employed to pull the column of bodies back into the center of the tube. Due provision is made for providing shielding in the tube. (AEC)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-010013
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3069337
OSTI ID:
4716120
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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