Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Plural fuel segments or elements
Patent
1997-09-02
1999-02-23
Jordan, Charles T.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Plural fuel segments or elements
376443, C21C 332, C21C 334
Patent
active
058752242
ABSTRACT:
A swirler is releasably attached to a spacer and lies in the opening through the spacer lying above a part-length fuel rod in a nuclear fuel bundle. Adjacent ferrules have upstanding tabs with loops forming part of connecting elements for releasably securing the swirler to the spacer. The spacer is mounted on a mounting ring having radially outwardly directed elements terminating in barbed ends for insertion through the loops in response to rotation of the swirler mounting ring relative to the tabs. The barbed ends can be squeezed together to release the swirler from its attachment with the spacer.
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King Harold B.
Lingenfelter Andrew A.
Smith David G.
Wagner Michelle
Wilson Jeffrey A.
General Electric Company
Jordan Charles T.
Lattig M. J.
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