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Lower end nozzle of a fuel assembly having a particle retention device and fuel assembly having such an end nozzle

US5180545A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 1990
Grant dateJan 19, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2010

Classification

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

Abstract

The lower end nozzle (1) comprises an adaptor plate (2), supporting feet (3) and a particle retention device (6) consisting of a filter plate pierced with holes and attached to the bottom face of the adaptor plate (2) over a substantial portion of its surface.

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