NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
Fabrication techniques for reactor fuel plate assemblies are described. The assembly technique consists of deforming the side edges of the plates and then stacking the plates in a spaced overlying relation to one another with spacing members between adjacent plates and with the deformed respective side edges of the plates aligned to one another. The stacked plates are then temporarily clamped together as a group. A flat mold cavity is provided and filled with an epoxy resin material to a desired depth corresponding to the thickness of the side supporting member. The clamped plates are maintained in the mold until the resin has cured and hardened to provide a side supporting mem ber for the side edges. The clamps are removed, leaving the desired fuel assembly. (N.W.R.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-021004
- Assignee:
- Sylvania Electric Products Inc.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3028326
- OSTI ID:
- 4828534
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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