Top filled water regions overlying part length fuel rods

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1992-03-16

1993-09-14

Walsh, Donald P.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor structures

Circulating fluid within reactor

376282, 376439, 376444, G21C 1500

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052456439

ABSTRACT:
Part length water regions are located above part length fuel rods in boiling water nuclear reactor fuel bundles. The part length water regions include discrete containers having entry ports at the top of the part length water regions for capturing water, and vent ports for permitting internally generated steam to escape. The advantages of improved neutron moderation in the upper portion of the fuel assembly are maintained while the uranium fuel removal requirements are minimized.

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