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Gas cooled nuclear fuel element

US4759911A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1987
Grant dateJul 26, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S376/901
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas cooled nuclear fuel element. A plurality of progressively sized rigid porous cylinders nested together in coaxial alignment are provided with varying quantities of nuclear fuel to enhance the power density while remaining within temperature limitations of the fuel and base material.

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