Control rod assembly for a boiling water reactor

Details Control rod assembly for a boiling water reactor Control rod assembly for a boiling water reactor

1991-09-16

1992-11-17

Hunt, Brooks H.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Control component for a fission reactor

Flexible control element

376333, G21C 700

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051641534

ABSTRACT:
A control rod assembly for a boiling water reactor comprises a tie-rod of a cross-shaped section, and four sheaths. Each of the sheaths is of a U-shaped section and mounted to the respective arms of the tie-rod. One or more neutron absorber materials are disposed within a space defined by the arm and the sheath. The neutron absorber material is axially separated into two portions. One of two portions is supported by a supporting member. The other portion is suspended by a handle.

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patent: 4876060 (1989-10-01), Yoshioka et al.
patent: 4882123 (1989-11-01), Cearly et al.

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