Method for operating nuclear reactor for heat and power generation
US12431250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nuclear reactor power system includes: a reactor core comprising a plurality of nuclear fuel elements, each nuclear fuel element comprising: a first cooling channel passing through the nuclear fuel element; and a second cooling channel passing through the nuclear fuel element and fluidly isolated from the first cooling channel; a first cooling system configured to transport a first fluid coolant through the reactor core, the first cooling system fluidly connected to the first cooling channel of each nuclear fuel element; and a second cooling system configured to transport a second fluid coolant through the reactor core, the second cooling system fluidly connected to the second cooling channel of each nuclear fuel element. A direction of first fluid coolant flow through the first cooling channel is the same as a direction of second fluid coolant flow through the second cooling channel.
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