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Apparatus and method for thermal power generation. [LMFBR]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6660538
An improved thermal power plant and method of power generation is described which minimizes thermal stress and chemical impurity buildup in the vaporizing component, particularly beneficial under loss of normal feed fluid and startup conditions. The invention is particularly applicable to a liquid metal fast breeder reactor plant.
Assignee:
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4087985
OSTI ID:
6660538
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English