Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Plural fuel segments or elements
Patent
1995-01-04
1996-06-11
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Plural fuel segments or elements
376352, 376313, 376434, 376443, 376457, G21C 334
Patent
active
055263887
ABSTRACT:
A debris resistant fuel rod sleeve that is received over the lower end of a fuel rod. The sleeve extends above the top of the lowermost spacer grid. Openings are spaced apart around the circumference of the sleeve to correspond to the location of hard stops in the spacer grid. The hard stops are received in the openings and retain the sleeves in position during operation and during reconstitution or recaging if necessary. The outboard side of the peripheral sleeves may be provided with top and bottom lead-in features to prevent hang-ups.
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B&W Fuel Company
Chelliah Meena
Edwards Robert J.
LaHaye D. Neil
Walsh Donald P.
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