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FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4782732
>A finned fuel element is designed for use at high temperatures. The fuel elemert comprises a fuel housed in a cortainer of beryllium or other materials having a low neutron absorption and good strength properties at temperatures approximates 500 deg C, which in turn is housed in a graphite cortainer with extended fins. The fins may be helically disposed around the fuel elemert and may be irterrupted by longitudinal baffles to locate the element in a reactor channel. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-015886
Assignee:
C.A. Parsons & Co., Ltd.
Patent Number(s):
US 3030292
OSTI ID:
4782732
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English