Fuel assembly

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1984-03-23

1985-04-30

Walsh, Donald P.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor structures

Circulating fluid within reactor

376438, 376448, G21C 1500

Patent

active

045143587

ABSTRACT:
A boiling water reactor fuel assembly is provided with an elongated, vertical stiffening device having four stiffening wings (4) which are each attached to a wall of the fuel box. Each stiffening wing has at least one vertically directed passageway for water. The stiffening device has a cruciform cross-section and is composed of four elongated members (6, 6', 6", 6'") of L-shaped cross-sections.

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