Nuclear reactor fuel element splitter

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1974-08-27

1976-12-28

Truhe, J. V.

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

83925R, 83 1, 83104, B23K 2600

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040003914

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for removing nuclear fuel from a clad fuel element. The fuel element is power driven past laser beams which simultaneously cut the cladding lengthwise into at least two longitudinal pieces. The axially cut lengths of cladding are then separated, causing the nuclear fuel contained therein to drop into a receptacle for later disposition. The cut lengths of cladding comprise nuclear waste which is disposed of in a suitable manner.

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