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Fuel sub-assemblies for nuclear reactors

US4198272A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 1978
Grant dateApr 15, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 18, 1998

Classification

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

Abstract

In a fuel sub-assembly for a liquid metal cooled fast breeder nuclear reactor comprising a bundle of spaced fuel pins within a tubular wrapper having a spike extension for plugging into fuel assembly support structure the wrapper is pivotally connected to the spike extension.

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