Nuclear fuel column retainer
US3963566A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A barrier member fixed in the end of a fuel column retaining spring to prevent contact between the retaining spring and the adjacent end plug of the fuel element whereby contamination of the weld between the cladding tube and end plug with retaining spring material is avoided.
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