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COMPSOITE NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENT AND NUCLEAR REACTOR INCORPORATING THE SAME

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4818238
A sandwich-type fuel element is designed comprising a flat plate having a plurality of compartments in which fissile or fertile material is located and clad to enclose the material. The fissile or fertile material is preferably plates Some of the advantages of the sandwich fuel element over rod type fuel elements are greater heat transfer surface, easier fabrication, and decreased release of fission products into the coolant in case of cladding rupture. The design of a reactor of the pressurized light water seed and blanket type for utilizing these fuel elements is given. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-008326
OSTI ID:
4818238
Report Number(s):
GB 885891
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English