Grid with mixing fins for a nuclear fuel assembly
US4758403A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spacing grid is provided for a nuclear fuel assembly comprising two sets of intersecting metal plates having fins and defining fuel element receiving pockets. The plates comprise solely half-fins each associated with a single pocket of the grid, disposed in opposed pairs at the angles of the pockets, the half-fins of one pocket being placed at 90.degree. from the half-fins of adjacent pockets.
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