Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Plural fuel segments or elements
Patent
1985-09-09
1987-03-31
Kyle, Deborah L.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Plural fuel segments or elements
376446, G21C 332
Patent
active
046541942
ABSTRACT:
An inlet nozzle assembly for directing coolant into the duct tube of a fuel assembly attached thereto. The nozzle assembly includes a shell for housing separable components including an orifice plate assembly, a neutron shield block, a neutron shield plug, and a diffuser block. The orifice plate assembly includes a plurality of stacked plates of differently configurated and sized openings for directing coolant therethrough in a predesigned flow pattern.
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Christiansen David W.
Karnesky Richard A.
Knight Ronald C.
Precechtel Donald R.
Smith Bob G.
Hightower Judson R.
Kyle Deborah L.
Maples John S.
Southworth III Robert
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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