MODULAR CORE UNITS FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR
Abstract
A modular core unit for use in a nuclear reactor is described. Many identical core modules can be placed next to each other to make up a complete core. Such a module includes a cylinder of moderator material surrounding a fuel- containing re-entrant coolant channel. The re-entrant channel provides for the circulation of coolant such as liquid sodium from one end of the core unit, through the fuel region, and back out through the same end as it entered. Thermal insulation surrounds the moderator exterior wall inducing heat to travel inwardly to the coolant channel. Spaces between units may be used to accommodate control rods and support structure, which may be cooled by a secondary gas coolant, independently of the main coolant. (AEC)
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- OSTI Identifier:
- 4048955
- Patent Number(s):
- 3128234
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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G - PHYSICS G21 - NUCLEAR PHYSICS G21C - NUCLEAR REACTORS
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- NSA Number:
- NSA-18-019341
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- REACTOR TECHNOLOGY; CONTROL ELEMENTS; COOLANT LOOPS; CYLINDERS; FUEL ELEMENTS; FUELS; GAS COOLANT; HEAT TRANSFER; LIQUID FLOW; LIQUID METAL COOLANT; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; MODERATORS; REACTOR CORE; REACTORS; RODS; SODIUM; THERMAL INSULATION
Citation Formats
Gage, Jr, J F, and Sherer, D B. MODULAR CORE UNITS FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR. United States: N. p., 1964.
Web.
Gage, Jr, J F, & Sherer, D B. MODULAR CORE UNITS FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR. United States.
Gage, Jr, J F, and Sherer, D B. Wed .
"MODULAR CORE UNITS FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR". United States.
@article{osti_4048955,
title = {MODULAR CORE UNITS FOR A NEUTRONIC REACTOR},
author = {Gage, Jr, J F and Sherer, D B},
abstractNote = {A modular core unit for use in a nuclear reactor is described. Many identical core modules can be placed next to each other to make up a complete core. Such a module includes a cylinder of moderator material surrounding a fuel- containing re-entrant coolant channel. The re-entrant channel provides for the circulation of coolant such as liquid sodium from one end of the core unit, through the fuel region, and back out through the same end as it entered. Thermal insulation surrounds the moderator exterior wall inducing heat to travel inwardly to the coolant channel. Spaces between units may be used to accommodate control rods and support structure, which may be cooled by a secondary gas coolant, independently of the main coolant. (AEC)},
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journal = {},
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place = {United States},
year = {1964},
month = {4}
}