Nuclear fuel assembly debris filter

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1989-10-13

1991-08-06

Behrend, Harvey E.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor structures

Orifice or fluid control at inlet or outlet of coolant channels

376313, 376443, G21C 1900, G21C 1500, G21C 332

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050376055

ABSTRACT:
A nuclear fuel assembly with a debris filter. The lower end fitting of the fuel assembly has a stamped plate attached thereto that serves as a debris filter immediately upstream of the fuel rods. The stamped plate is provided with a plurality of flow holes in a size and pattern that provides filtration of debris damaging to the fuel rods while maintaining adequate coolant flow through the fuel assembly.

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