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Title: REACTOR FUEL ELEMENTS TESTING CONTAINER

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4715958

This patent shows a method for detecting leaks in jacketed fuel elements. The element is placed in a sealed tank within a nuclear reactor, and, while the reactor operates, the element is sparged with gas. The gas is then led outside the reactor and monitored for radioactive Xe or Kr. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-010037
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3073767
OSTI ID:
4715958
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English