Water tubes arranged in cross-like pattern in a fuel assembly

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1984-08-20

1987-03-24

Walsh, Donald P.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor structures

Orifice or fluid control at inlet or outlet of coolant channels

376444, G21C 104

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046524266

ABSTRACT:
An improved nuclear fuel assembly includes a plurality of elongated water tubes arranged in a cross-like pattern spaced among a plurality of fuel rods for providing individual, spaced-apart coolant-moderator water flow paths lengthwise through the assembly. Some of the water tubes also function as tie rods interconnecting upper and lower tie plates of the fuel assembly.

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