Fast neutron nuclear reactors
US4464334A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1981 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a nuclear reactor cooled by a liquid metal contained in a vessel obturated by upper closing means, said latter essentially being constituted by a slab and rotating plugs. The upper closing means comprise at least one circuit for circulation of a cooling gas or liquid, this circuit being provided with means for maintaining the closing means at a homogeneous temperature at least equal to 100.degree. C. and preferably close to 120.degree. C. The invention is applicable to the production of less cumbersome and less expensive fast neutron nuclear reactors.
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