Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor structures – Orifice or fluid control at inlet or outlet of coolant channels
Patent
1992-02-18
1993-05-11
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor structures
Orifice or fluid control at inlet or outlet of coolant channels
376438, 376377, 376462, G21C 300
Patent
active
052098974
ABSTRACT:
A nuclear reactor core assembly includes a support plate having a plurality of inlets for channeling water to a core lattice fixedly joined thereto. The lattice includes a plurality of flow channels, each including a respective separately removable fuel bundle. In a preferred embodiment, the core lattice includes a plurality of flow dividers joined together for allowing unrestrained expansion and contraction thereof, and which prevent crossflow of water therebetween.
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Congdon Steven P.
Kobsa Irvin R.
General Electric Company
Schroeder Robert R.
Voss Frederick H.
Walsh Donald P.
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