NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT

Patent · Tue Apr 10 04:00:00 EST 1962

OSTI ID:4801497

Anderson, W F; Tellefson, D R; Shimazaki, T T

A plate type fuel element which is particularly useful for organic cooled reactors is described. Generally, the fuel element comprises a plurality of fissionable fuel bearing plates held in spaced relationship by a frame in which the plates are slidably mounted in grooves. Clearance is provided in the grooves to allow the plates to expand laterally. The plates may be rigidly interconnected but are floatingly supported at their ends within the frame to allow for longi-tudinal expansion. Thus, this fuel element is able to withstand large temperature differentials without great structural stresses. (AEC)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-16-014269
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3029198
• OSTI ID: 4801497
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONFIGURATION
COOLANT LOOPS
EXPANSION
FISSIONABLE MATERIALS
FUEL ELEMENTS
HIGH TEMPERATURE
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
ORGANIC COOLANT
PATENT
PLANNING
PLATES
POWER PLANTS
REACTOR CORE
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
SPACERS
STABILITY
THERMAL STRESSES