Pin and cermet hybrid bimodal reactor

USH1753H · kind H · statutory invention registration

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the United States · US

Inventors

• John W. Warren
• Abraham Weitzberg · Potomac, US

Key dates

• Grant date: Oct 6, 1998

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A bimodal propulsion and power nuclear reactor with coaxial power and propulsion cores, each with its own primary propellant/coolant. An inner core region provides electrical power while an outer annular core region surrounding the inner core region has, passageways for heating a gaseous propellant.