Fuel assembly for a nuclear reactor
US4418036A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S376/90
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel assembly for a nuclear reactor comprises a 5.times.5 array of guide tubes in a generally 20.times.20 array of fuel elements. The guide tubes are arranged to accommodate either control rods or water displacer rods. The fuel assembly also comprises a plurality of Inconel and Zircaloy grids arranged to provide stability of the fuel elements and guide tubes while allowing the flow of reactor coolant therebetween.
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