Nuclear fuel pellet having enhanced thermal conductivity and method of manufacturing the same
US11501885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are a nuclear fuel pellet having enhanced thermal conductivity and a method of manufacturing the same, the method including (a) a step of manufacturing a mixture including a nuclear fuel oxide powder and a thermally conductive plate-shaped metal powder; and (b) a step of molding and then heat-treating the thermally conductive plate-shaped metal powder to have an orientation in a horizontal direction in the mixture, thereby forming a pellet.
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