Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor structures – Circulating fluid within reactor
Patent
1981-06-26
1985-10-15
Behrend, Harvey E.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor structures
Circulating fluid within reactor
376427, 376433, 376352, G21C 330, G21C 1502
Patent
active
045473340
ABSTRACT:
A flow exchange element is presented which lowers temperature gradients in fuel elements and reduces maximum local temperature within high temperature gas-cooled reactors. The flow exchange element is inserted within a column of fuel elements where it serves to redirect coolant flow. Coolant which has been flowing in a hotter region of the column is redirected to a cooler region, and coolant which has been flowing in the cooler region of the column is redirected to the hotter region. The safety, efficiency, and longevity of the high temperature gas-cooled reactor is thereby enhanced.
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Brogli Rudolf H.
Seth Shivaji S.
Shamasunder Bangalore I.
Behrend Harvey E.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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