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SODIUM DEUTERIUM REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4759259

This patent relates to a barrier system for a sodium heavy water reactor capable of insuring absolute separation of the metal and water. Relatively cold D/sub 2/O moderator and reflector is contained in a calandria into which is immersed the fuel containing tubes. The fuel elements are cooled by the sodium which flows within the tubes and surrounds the fuel elements. The fuel containing tubes are surrounded by concentric barrier tubes forming annular spaces through which pass inert gases at substantially atmospheric pressure. Header rooms above and below the calandria are provided for supplying and withdrawing the sodium and inert gases in the calandria region. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-013771
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3079321
OSTI ID:
4759259
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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