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Nuclear reactor with an axially stratified fuel bed

US12046379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2022
Grant dateJul 23, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2042

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

Abstract

A nuclear reactor has an axially stratified fuel bed. The reactor features a reactor shell having a base, a top having an exhaust outlet, and an axis. The axially stratified fuel bed is within the reactor shell, and includes:

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