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Nuclear reactor flow control devices and associated reactors, components, and methods

US12100521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2022
Grant dateSep 24, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 28, 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 flow control device configured to be positioned in a reactor core. The flow control device including a central shaft and at least one blade extending helically from the central shaft. A nuclear reactor and related systems and methods are also disclosed.

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