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FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4740265
A screwed end cap is designed for closing the ends of a sheathed fuel element. The end cap has an insert of fuel material in a circumferential groove in the skirt of the cap for giving early warning of faulty end seals, and longitudinal grooves are provided for venting the circumferential groove to the interior of the sheath. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-017525
Assignee:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Patent Number(s):
US 3079322
OSTI ID:
4740265
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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