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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4728366

A fuel element of the type having helical heat transfer fins intersected by four longitudinal splitter fins is designed with self-stabtlizing means against vibration in coolant flow. The self-stabilizing means consists in one of the splitter fins being provided with reduced depth over most of its length, an outer edge of T-section, a roughened surface, or longitudinal corrugations. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-021280
OSTI ID:
4728366
Report Number(s):
GB 923826
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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