Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Plural fuel segments or elements
Patent
1996-03-05
1998-08-04
Wasil, Daniel D.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Plural fuel segments or elements
376442, G21C 3322
Patent
active
057906246
ABSTRACT:
A protection flap provided on mixing vanes of structural or mid-span mixer grids in order to eliminate or substantially reduce fretting of fuel rods retained by such grids. The flap is an extension or addition of vane material bent upwardly so as to be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fuel rod being retained. The flap provides a smooth, vertical surface against which the fuel rod contacts in case of vibration, bowing or shifting.
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D'orio J. Scott
Tucker Jeffrey S.
Framatome Cogema Fuels
Wasil Daniel D.
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