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METHODS OF PRODUCING CANNED FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4772906

BS>A method is outlined for producing canned reactor fuel elements with a molten heat-transfer metal between the can and fuel sections, The method comprises loading the fuel sections with lnterposed solid discs of the heattransfer metal into the can and heating the can from bottom to top to melt the discs. In order to assure that the air escapes from the can during the melting, the can is vibrated, a reduced pressure is maintained in the can, and/or a compression device is introduced in the upper end of the can. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-001911
OSTI ID:
4772906
Report Number(s):
GB 908857
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English