Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Plural fuel segments or elements
Patent
1994-02-03
1995-08-08
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Plural fuel segments or elements
376438, 376442, 376462, 376441, 376443, G21C 334
Patent
active
054405998
ABSTRACT:
A nuclear fuel rod spacer grid is formed of slottedly interlocked sets of flat strips. One set of strips is formed with integral coplanar tab portions which have one or more edge portions bent at angles to form integral mixing vanes.
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International Search Report.
Broders Richard P.
Karoutas Zeses E.
Rodack Thomas
Chelliah Meena
Combustion Engineering Inc.
Kananen Ronald P.
Mulholland John H.
Walsh Donald P.
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