PWR reload fuel assembly

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1994-02-07

1995-05-16

Wasil, Daniel D.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor structures

Circulating fluid within reactor

376448, G21C 332

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054168112

ABSTRACT:
An upper end fitting for a nuclear fuel assembly that eliminates the problem of free standing fuel assemblies leaning out of range of the lead in provided when installing the reactor upper internals structure. The outer dimensions of each upper end fitting in the fuel assembly are larger than their respective spacer grids and lower end fittings such that the nominal gap between upper end fittings is approximately 0.025 inch.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4127445 (1978-11-01), Anthony
patent: 4325786 (1982-04-01), Wohlsen
patent: 4448745 (1984-05-01), Anthony

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