Nuclear reactor

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1989-09-15

1992-02-11

Stoll, Robert L.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor structures

Circulating fluid within reactor

376318, 376319, 376356, 376366, 376454, 376391, G21C 1500

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050874128

ABSTRACT:
A nuclear reactor using gas as a primary coolant and a liquid as a moderator and/or reflector. Gas coolant flows through inlet passages around the outlet plenum to a distributor plate. The gas is directed between fuel element housing thimbles and fuel elements therein, through the fuel elements, and into the reactor outlet plenum. Fins on the thimble housings conduct heat to the gas from a liquid moderator circulating in the core. The use of a liquid moderator enhances safety, allows the fissile material and reactor mass to be reduced and eliminates problems associated with cooling of a solid moderator.

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