Valve for fuel pin loading system

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5349701

Christiansen, D W

A cyclone valve surrounds a wall opening through which cladding is projected. An axial valve inlet surrounds the cladding. Air is drawn through the inlet by a cyclone stream within the valve. An inflatable seal is included to physically engage a fuel pin subassembly during loading of fuel pellets.

• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76FF02170
• Assignee: EDB-84-043366
• Application Number: ON: DE84005931
• OSTI ID: 5349701
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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