Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Encased with nonfuel component
Patent
1992-06-30
1994-06-07
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Encased with nonfuel component
106628, G21C 300
Patent
active
053196902
ABSTRACT:
A fuel element for a nuclear reactor is described having a zirconium alloy cladding tube, with a thin coating of a metal silicate and particles of enriched boron-containing compound burnable-poison particles, such as ZrB.sub.2, deposited from a liquid suspension which includes a polymer binder material and water and/or alcohol as a diluent.
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Davis Mark K.
Glazman Jerry S.
Chi Anthony R.
Combustion Engineering Inc.
Kananen Ronald P.
Mulholland John H.
Walsh Donald P.
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