Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Plural fuel segments or elements
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
Palabrica, R. J. (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Plural fuel segments or elements
C376S439000, C376S441000, C376S442000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07085340
ABSTRACT:
A nuclear fuel assembly having a parallel array of elongated fuel elements supported between an upper and lower nozzle. Main support grids are substantially evenly spaced along the elongated dimension of the assembly to maintain the spacing between fuel elements. A plurality of auxiliary vibration-resistant grids respectively positioned between the main support grids in the middle third elongated dimension of the fuel elements, that are smaller in height and provide a larger fuel element contact area than the main support grids.
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Brashier Raymond W.
Elmahdi Abdelaziz M.
Goldenfield Mark P.
Nguyen Quang M.
Pomirleanu Radu O.
Palabrica R. J.
Westinghouse Electric Co LLC
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