Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Encased with nonfuel component
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-10
2005-05-10
Keith, Jack (Department: 3641)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Encased with nonfuel component
C376S418000, C376S272000, C376S417000, C376S902000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06891914
ABSTRACT:
The absorbing rods have a nearly the same shape as the shape of columnar control rods for PWR used in reactivity control of core in a reactor. The absorbing rods can shield neutrons, and are inserted in control rod guide pipes and measuring pipes in fuel assemblies.
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Hode Suguru
Itoh Tomohiro
Ohsono Katsunari
Sakashita Kiichiro
Keith Jack
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
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