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Neutron protection device

US4493813A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1982
Grant dateJan 15, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2002

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to an upper neutron protection device for a nuclear reactor assembly. This device comprises at least one container partly filled with a neutron-absorbing product and maintained within a wall located in the upper part of the assembly by at least one spacing plate. Application to fast neutron reactors.

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