NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT
Patent
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OSTI ID:4801497
A plate type fuel element which is particularly useful for organic cooled reactors is described. Generally, the fuel element comprises a plurality of fissionable fuel bearing plates held in spaced relationship by a frame in which the plates are slidably mounted in grooves. Clearance is provided in the grooves to allow the plates to expand laterally. The plates may be rigidly interconnected but are floatingly supported at their ends within the frame to allow for longi-tudinal expansion. Thus, this fuel element is able to withstand large temperature differentials without great structural stresses. (AEC)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-014269
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3029198
- OSTI ID:
- 4801497
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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