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Nuclear reactor configured to have molten fuel pass through plural heat exchangers before returning to core

US10497479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2017
Grant dateDec 3, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure describes various configurations and components of a molten fuel fast or thermal nuclear reactor in which one or more primary heat exchangers are located above the reactor core of the nuclear reactor.

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