Thermal barrier and support for nuclear reactor fuel core

Details Thermal barrier and support for nuclear reactor fuel core Thermal barrier and support for nuclear reactor fuel core

1984-08-31

1987-06-16

Kyle, Deborah L.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor structures

Circulating fluid within reactor

376289, G21C 1304

Patent

active

046735488

ABSTRACT:
A thermal barrier/core support for the fuel core of a nuclear reactor having a metallic cylinder secured to the reactor vessel liner and surrounded by fibrous insulation material. A top cap is secured to the upper end of the metallic cylinder that locates and orients a cover block and post seat. Under normal operating conditions, the metallic cylinder supports the entire load exerted by its associated fuel core post. Disposed within the metallic cylinder is a column of ceramic material, the height of which is less than that of the metallic cylinder, and thus is not normally load bearing. In the event of a temperature excursion beyond the design limits of the metallic cylinder and resulting in deformation of the cylinder, the ceramic column will abut the top cap to support the fuel core post.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2919476 (1960-01-01), Fritz
patent: 3228852 (1966-01-01), Holmes et al.
patent: 3359175 (1967-12-01), Arthur et al.
patent: 3776814 (1973-12-01), Lockett et al.
patent: 3821079 (1974-06-01), Jabsen
patent: 3881288 (1975-05-01), Fay
patent: 3920518 (1975-11-01), Brissaud et al.
patent: 3978633 (1976-09-01), Scheidler et al.
patent: 3979866 (1976-09-01), Prescott et al.
patent: 4112648 (1978-09-01), Suzuki et al.
patent: 4154650 (1979-05-01), Prescott et al.
patent: 4234384 (1980-11-01), Fritz et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Thermal barrier and support for nuclear reactor fuel core does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Thermal barrier and support for nuclear reactor fuel core, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Thermal barrier and support for nuclear reactor fuel core will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-682960