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REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4808285

A reactor fuel element for a power reactor using a fluid both as coolant and as working fluid is designed for efficient heat transfer and for containment of fission products. The fuel element comprises a central core of fissionable material surrounded by a cladding tube and a jacket provided with hollow protuberant spines. Spaces are provided between the core, the cladding tube, and the jacket which are filled with a fluid of high thermal conductlvlty, e.g., a metal. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-023307
Assignee:
United Nuclear Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3041262
OSTI ID:
4808285
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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