Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor structures – Circulating fluid within reactor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor structures
Circulating fluid within reactor
C376S361000, C376S366000, C376S368000, C376S369000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06888910
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatuses are provided for removing thermal energy from a nuclear reactor, which are fault tolerant. The apparatus includes at least one heat pipe configured to absorb thermal energy produced by the nuclear reactor. In addition, the apparatus includes a first compartment thermally coupled to the at least one heat pipe. The first compartment is configured to contain a first gas. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a second compartment thermally coupled to the at least one heat pipe. The second compartment is configured to contain a second gas and configured to isolate the second gas from the first gas.
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Carone Michael J.
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz P.C.
Richardson John
The Boeing Company
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