Pressurized fuel elements for nuclear reactors

Details Pressurized fuel elements for nuclear reactors Pressurized fuel elements for nuclear reactors

1973-09-11

1976-11-02

Behrend, Harvey E.

G21C 304

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039895904

ABSTRACT:
An internally pressurized hermetically clad fuel element for a nuclear reactor having a sealed collapsible capsule within the fuel element plenum. The capsule is controllably collapsed in a buckling mode with increases in plenum pressure to maintain the fuel element pressure substantially constant throughout its operating life.

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