Patent · US Expired

Nuclear reactor

US4167445A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1978
Grant dateSep 11, 1979
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 1998

Classification

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

Abstract

A first annular space is formed between a cylindrical baffle and the reactor vessel and a second annular space is formed between the baffle and a counter-baffle. The level of liquid metal coolant is free within the two annular spaces which are separated by the baffle. The top edge of the baffle has a profile such that they supply of "cold" liquid metal which overflows into the discharge space takes place without breaking away from the baffle wall.

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