Nuclear fuel assembly spacer and spring

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1997-02-19

1998-09-29

Jordan, Charles T.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

Plural fuel segments or elements

376441, 376446, G21C 334

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058155457

ABSTRACT:
The ferrule spacer includes a ferrule having an elongated slot with a pair of tabs projecting laterally into the slot. An elongated spring has opposite ends bearing against the interior wall of the ferrule and flats overlying the tabs along the outside of the ferrule. The mid-span portion of the spring projects in a central aperture between the ferrule tabs for biased bearing engagement against the fuel rod. The fuel rod is maintained against oppositely disposed stops formed on the ferrule. The spring is inserted and removed from the inside of the ferrule.

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