Thermal protection barrier
US11400688B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B1/942
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A thermal protection barrier including a base layer having a high melting temperature granular media having free standing granules disposed within the base layer and a distributor grid layer having a plurality of spaced-apart distributors composed of a high melting temperature material disposed adjacent to the base layer. The spaced-apart distributors are dimensioned and configured to provide load bearing support to the thermal protection barrier prior to a breach of the thermal protection barrier and to divide and disperse a superheated flowing mass to the free standing granules of the base layer upon occurrence of a breach. In certain embodiments, the thermal protection barrier is positioned adjacent to a nuclear system such that, upon occurrence of a loss of containment accident, the distributor grid layer is positioned and configured to divide and disperse a superheated flowing nuclear mass to the free standing granules.
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