IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent · Tue Jan 22 23:00:00 EST 1963

OSTI ID:4759320

Morrison, I H; Williams, D W; Jones, T E; Crouch, E A

A sheathing for nuclear fuel elements was described that will give an early warning of defect. The fission products had a very short path to travel and diffused into the coolant and reached the burst cartridge detection apparatus before they decayed. (C.E.S.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-013748
• OSTI ID: 4759320
• Report Number(s): GB 916176
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONFIGURATION
COOLANT LOOPS
DIFFUSION
FAILURES
FISSION PRODUCTS
FUEL CANS
FUEL ELEMENTS
LEAK DETECTORS
MONITORING
PATENT
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS