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NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENT LEAK DETECTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4730164
An apparatus is described for detecting and locating leaking fuel elements in a reactor core by monitoring the radioactivity of the effluent coolant from each fuel assembly or channel. A minimum of valving and reactor vessel penetrations are required. Efficiency of detection is enhanced by integrating'' the leakage over a period of time. (R.J.S.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-010015
Assignee:
General Electric Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3069339
OSTI ID:
4730164
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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