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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FUEL ELEMENTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4786390
BS>A fuel element for graphite-moderated, gas-cooled reactors is designed whose fuel is in plate form and which induces a vontex type of coolant flow for improved heat transfer. The element comprises a plurality of fuel plates held in the coolant channel in a position inclined to the channel axis. Various embodiments of this design are described. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-017272
OSTI ID:
4786390
Report Number(s):
GB 895016
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English