Utilization of heavy elements in thermal and epithermal reactors
US4123328A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 1976 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 1996 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S376/904
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Increases in reactivity can be obtained in thermal and epithermal reactors by utilization of heavy elements in selected locations in the reactors. These increases can result in economic gains, for example, in reduction in the amounts of heavy water needed in heavy water moderated reactors and in reduction of the enrichment needed in light water reactors. A number of examples are provided of advantageous use of the heavy elements in specific reactor embodiments.
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