Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Fuel support or covering provided with fins – projections,...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Fuel support or covering provided with fins, projections,...
C376S454000, C376S438000, C376S439000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08009791
ABSTRACT:
A fuel support for a nuclear reactor may include: a plurality of fuel support apertures, each fuel support aperture dimensioned for receiving a lower tie plate of a fuel assembly; and a plurality of lumens, each lumen being coupled to a different fuel support aperture. At least one lumen may be configured for attenuating a fluid flow differently than the fluid flow in at least one other of the lumen.
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Aktas Birol
Clark Carlton W.
James Robert
Russell, II William Earl
Global Nuclear Fuel-Americas LLC
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Palabrica Rick
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