1975-05-01
1977-05-10
Engle, Samuel W.
176 76, 176 81, 176 87, G21C 310
Patent
active
040226611
ABSTRACT:
Means are provided to minimize crud buildup at the interface between the tie plate and end plug in a nuclear fuel bundle. The means may comprise serrations in the end plug and/or serrations in the surface of the tie plate which serrations provide a flow of coolant through the end plug receptacles. A bleed hole extending into the interior of the tie plate may be provided to provide coolant circulation through any blind holes that may be in a tie plate.
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Brayman Kenneth Wood
Pillow Norman Wayne
Smith Bart Alan
Engle Samuel W.
General Electric Company
James, Jr. Ivor J.
Laub Sam E.
Nelson Peter A.
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