Automatic coolant flow control device for a nuclear reactor assembly

Patent · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:865849

Hutter, Ernest ^[1]

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1. Wilmette, IL

A device which controls coolant flow through a nuclear reactor assembly comprises a baffle means at the exit end of said assembly having a plurality of orifices, and a bimetallic member in operative relation to the baffle means such that at increased temperatures said bimetallic member deforms to unblock some of said orifices and allow increased coolant flow therethrough.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4588549
• OSTI ID: 865849
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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