Void plug for annular fuel pellets

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1987-05-21

1989-08-01

Jordan, Charles T.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

Encased with nonfuel component

376420, 376455, G21C 316

Patent

active

048531774

ABSTRACT:
A porous plug is installed in the central region of a fuel rod of annular fuel pellets and prevents relocation of fuel fragments from the inner surface of each fuel pellet while providing a getter for gases produced in the fuel rod during operation of the nuclear reactor.

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