Bow control for metallic structures
US4548657A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling the bowing action of fuel channels used in nuclear reactor cores is disclosed. Each channel is heat treated and mounted in its control rod module with an orientation dependent on its prior heat treatment. Upon exposure to radiation, the channels will bow in a desired direction away from the control rod.
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