Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Nuclear transmutation – Irradiation capsule – holder – or support
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-01
2011-11-01
Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Nuclear transmutation
Irradiation capsule, holder, or support
C376S156000, C376S157000, C376S158000, C376S429000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08050377
ABSTRACT:
Example embodiments and methods are directed to irradiation target retention devices that may be inserted into conventional nuclear fuel rods and assemblies. Example embodiment devices may hold several irradiation targets for irradiation during operation of a nuclear core containing the assemblies and fuel rods having example embodiment irradiation target retention devices. Irradiation targets may substantially convert to useful radioisotopes upon exposure to neutron flux in the operating nuclear core and be removed and harvested from fuel rods after operation.
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European Search Report dated Oct. 15, 2009.
DeFilippis Michael S.
Grey-Smith David
Russell, II William Earl
GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
Harness Dickey & Pierce
Leach Erin M B
Palabrica Rick
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