Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Patent
1996-05-31
1998-09-22
Behrend, Harvey E.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
376327, 29514, 29890038, 228135, 228174, G21C 2118
Patent
active
058126236
ABSTRACT:
A control rod assembly for a nuclear reactor, wherein a plurality of absorber tubes are arranged and welded in a side-by-side array, the improvement wherein each absorber tube is formed with an elongated slot extending substantially the entire length of the absorber tube on one side of the tube, and with an elongated tab extending substantially the entire length of the absorber tube on a diametrically opposed side of the tube such that, for adjacent absorber tubes, a joint is formed wherein the tab of one tube is located within the slot of the other.
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Banks Justin L.
Clark Mark C.
Holden James E.
Ledford Kevin L.
Wittmeier Richard D.
Behrend Harvey E.
General Electric Company
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