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Automatic coolant flow control device for a nuclear reactor assembly

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6378420
A device which controls coolant flow through a nuclear reactor assembly comprises a baffle means at the exit end of said assembly having a plurality of orifices, and a bimetallic member in operative relation to the baffle means such that at increased temperatures said bimetallic member deforms to unblock some of said orifices and allow increased coolant flow therethrough.
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Dept of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: TI85006365
OSTI ID:
6378420
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English