Guide tube for a nuclear fuel assembly, and a method of manufact

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1994-12-29

1997-02-25

Wasil, Daniel D.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

376234, 72367, G21C 2100, G21C 720

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056065833

ABSTRACT:
A method of manufacturing a guide tube for a nuclear fuel assembly, in which a tubular blank of constant thickness is prepared, the thickness of the blank is reduced over a fraction of its length in the range 70% to 90% while maintaining a constant inner diameter, and then that section of the blank which has retained its original thickness is forced inwardly by an amount such that a tube is formed which has a constant outside diameter and a variable thickness.

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patent: 5068083 (1991-11-01), John, Jr.

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