Fuel assembly with a top plate arranged above the upper end surf

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1981-10-30

1985-02-12

Cangialosi, Sal

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

Plural fuel segments or elements

376364, 376438, 376440, G21C 900

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044990472

ABSTRACT:
A fuel assembly for a boiling water reactor comprises a plurality of vertical fuel rods (1) and is furnished with a fuel channel device. The fuel rods are arranged with their lower ends resting on a bottom plate and positioned by means of a plurality of spacers (6) attached to the casing. The freedom of movement of the fuel rods in the upward direction is limited by means of a top plate (12) arranged above the upper end surfaces of the fuel rods (1).

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