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Control rod for a nuclear reactor

US4342722A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1980
Grant dateAug 3, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2000

Classification

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

Abstract

A control rod having a center of thermal neutron absorbing material is provided specifically for use within the core of a nuclear reactor, extending through the central zone of maximum flux density. The center is formed of a plurality of portions, normally three, arranged end to end and defining joins therebetween. A central one of said portions extends continuously through the zone of maximum flux density with the joins located outward of this zone.

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