Nuclear fuel pin fabrication

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1987-08-10

1989-07-18

Kyle, Deborah L.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

Fuel component

53525, 29723, G21C 2100

Patent

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048491560

ABSTRACT:
A system for loading nuclear fuel pellets into tubular fuel pins. The system includes means for locating a fuel pin in registry with a pellet channel to enable a pellet stack to be displaced lengthwise into the fuel pin. The pellet channel and the pin locating means are mounted on a common structure. Linear vibrator means comprise first driving means arranged to urge the common structure in a lengthwise direction, and second driving means arranged to urge the common structure in a substantially perpendicular direction, so that the common structure is driven in a closed loop. Sensing means provide a signal upon cessation of pellet motion upstream of the fuel pin locating means. Means operable in response to said signal automatically adjust the phase relationship between said first and second driving means to effect reverse motion of the pellets.

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