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Title: Fuel-rod-retention device for a nuclear reactor. [Patent application]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6978342

A device is described for supporting a nuclear fuel rod in a fuel rod assembly which allows the rod to be removed without disturbing other rods in the assembly. A fuel rod cap connects the rod to a bolt which is supported in the assembly end fitting by means of a locking assembly. The device is designed so that the bolt is held securely during normal reactor operation yet may be easily disengaged and the fuel rod removed when desired.

DOE Contract Number:
AC02-78ET34213
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
PATENTS-US-A343793
Application Number:
ON: DE83002385
OSTI ID:
6978342
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English