Fuel grid with sleeves welded in notched grid straps
US4521374A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A grid of a fuel assembly structure for a nuclear reactor comprises two sets of uniformly spaced straps perpendicular to each other for receiving and supporting cylindrical sleeves. The straps forming cells which receive the sleeves have notches at their edges, and the sleeves are joined to the straps by lap welding at the notches.
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