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FUEL ELEMENT FOR AN ATOMIC REACTOR AND METHOD OF PRODUCING IT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4781666
A method for making sheathed reactor fuel elements is given which results in greater strength for a given sheath thickness. The method comprises stacking a series of fuel rods in which the diameter of alternate rods is greater than that of the other rods, enveloping the series of rods in a sheath, and deforming the sheath to hold each rod relative to its adjacent rods. Longitudinal folds are also formed which stiffen the element. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-002564
OSTI ID:
4781666
Report Number(s):
CA 646716
Country of Publication:
Canada
Language:
English