Direct reactor auxiliary cooling system for a molten salt nuclear reactor
US10923238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 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 for managing the operating temperature in the reactor core. The disclosure includes various configurations of direct reactor auxiliary cooling system (DRACS) heat exchangers and primary heat exchangers as well as descriptions of improved flow paths for nuclear fuel, primary coolant and DRACS coolant through the reactor components.
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