Low capacity nuclear reactor housed underground in the cavity of

Details Low capacity nuclear reactor housed underground in the cavity of Low capacity nuclear reactor housed underground in the cavity of

1986-09-29

1989-05-02

Jordan, Charles T.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Subterranean reactor structures

376265, 376299, 376381, 376458, G21C 1512, G21C 1928, G21C 514

Patent

active

048266523

ABSTRACT:
A low capacity nuclear reactor with spherical fuel elements laid out in an underground configuration and characterized by a compact structure and the far-reaching elimination of active operating installations, such as a charging apparatus, gas purification installations and control systems. The reactor is particularly suitable for generation of heat for heating purposes. The graphite reflector surrounding the pile of fuel elements on all sides includes layers of spherical graphite elements with a diameter equal to that of the fuel elements. The poured part of the graphite reflector and the pile of fuel elements are located in a metal core vessel made of lattice work or perforated sheet metal and capable of supporting the entire weight of the graphite and fuel elements. The mesh or the holes of cage-like core vessel are smaller than the diameter of the spherical elements. Cylinder-like sleeves made of lattice work or perforated sheet metal are fastened to the inner wall of the core vessel, with absorber rods located in a displaceable manner in the sleeves. The core vessel is followed on top by a gas conduction jacket separating the suction and compression part of the cooling gas blower.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2873242 (1959-02-01), Treshow
patent: 2975116 (1961-03-01), Daniels
patent: 3039945 (1962-06-01), Slack et al.
patent: 3058897 (1962-10-01), Slack et al.
patent: 3287910 (1966-11-01), Silverstein
patent: 3294645 (1966-12-01), Susskind et al.
patent: 3523062 (1970-08-01), Brown
patent: 4195457 (1980-04-01), Kissling et al.
patent: 4642214 (1987-02-01), Zhong
patent: 4661311 (1987-04-01), Schoening et al.
patent: 4661313 (1987-04-01), Schoening et al.
patent: 4701298 (1987-10-01), Schoening et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Low capacity nuclear reactor housed underground in the cavity of does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Low capacity nuclear reactor housed underground in the cavity of, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Low capacity nuclear reactor housed underground in the cavity of will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-583818