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System and method for performing active scanning of a nuclear fuel rod

US10896768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2017
Grant dateJan 19, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2038

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

Abstract

The present application relates generally to the field of performing active scanning of a nuclear fuel rod to identify variations in enrichment along a length of the fuel rod. More specifically, the present application relates to systems and methods for performing active scanning of a nuclear fuel rod.

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