Nuclear reactor with self-orificing radial blanket
Patent
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OSTI ID:5017655
The peripheral blanket of a breeder reactor requires a coolant flow rate which is a varying fraction of that of the central core region. A self-orificing blanket cooling structure which is characterized by a predominance of radial coolant flow, generated by the pressure difference across the blanket, is utilized to supply the necessary cooling. The blanket fuel assemblies are surrounded by perforated cans to allow for radial crossflow through the blanket region.
- Assignee:
- Westinghouse Electric Corp.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4077835
- OSTI ID:
- 5017655
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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