SOLID GAS SUSPENSION NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY
Patent
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OSTI ID:4780982
A fuel assembly is designed for use in a gas-suspension cooled nuclear fuel reactor. The coolant fluid is an inert gas such as nitrogen or helium with particles such as carbon suspended therein. The fuel assembly is contained within an elongated pressure vessel extending down into the reactor. The fuel portion is at the lower end of the vessel and is constructed of cylindrical segments through which the coolant passes. Turbulence promotors within the passageways maintain the particles in agitation to increase its ability to transfer heat away from the outer walls. Shielding sections and alternating passageways above the fueled portion limit the escape of radiation out of the top of the vessel. (AEC)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-017278
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3033773
- OSTI ID:
- 4780982
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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