Replacement rod

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1988-02-25

1989-09-05

Walsh, Donald P.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

Having particular end closure or seal

376440, G21C 310

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048636819

ABSTRACT:
A solid or hollow replacement rod 40 for use in a pressurized water reactor (PWR) fuel assembly 10 inserts into cells of the spacer grids 18, 20 and 22 past mixing vanes 32, without damaging them, because of its asymmetric tip 42 formed by chamfer 54 and elongated curved surface 52 and its offset "x" formed by the bowed end section 44.

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patent: 3816248 (1974-06-01), Cayol
patent: 3944468 (1976-03-01), Duret
patent: 4657733 (1987-04-01), Millot

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