Nuclear fuel assembly spacer

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1982-08-20

1985-10-01

Nelson, Peter A.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

Plural fuel segments or elements

376442, 376444, G21C 334

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045445222

ABSTRACT:
A spacer for use in a fuel assembly of a nuclear reactor having thin, full-height divider members, slender spring members and laterally oriented rigid stops and wherein the total amount of spacer material, the amount of high neutron cross section material, the projected area of the spacer structure and changes in cross section area of the spacer structure are minimized whereby neutron absorption by the spacer and coolant flow resistance through the spacer are minimized.

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