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REFUELLING MACHINE FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4810202

A refuelling machine for a nuclear reactor cooled with a pressurized gas has a normally closed circuit using the same gaseous coolant as that employed in the reactor. This coolant is also circulated under pressure. The coolant circuit of the machine forms a part of the reactor coolant circuit and in so doing preserves the integrity of the reactor coolant circuit; thus a fuel element discharged from the reactor by the refueling machine can be cooled during its passage from the reactor core into the refueling machine and also while it is being temporarily housed in the refueling machine. (NPO)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-028493
OSTI ID:
4810202
Report Number(s):
FR 1247096
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English