CA1053410A - Manufacture of nuclear fuel compacts - Google Patents
Manufacture of nuclear fuel compactsInfo
- Publication number
- CA1053410A CA1053410A CA235,535A CA235535A CA1053410A CA 1053410 A CA1053410 A CA 1053410A CA 235535 A CA235535 A CA 235535A CA 1053410 A CA1053410 A CA 1053410A
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- 239000011159 matrix material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 89
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 68
- 239000000654 additive Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 62
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- 235000021355 Stearic acid Nutrition 0.000 claims description 10
- GLDOVTGHNKAZLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N octadecan-1-ol Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO GLDOVTGHNKAZLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 10
- QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N octadecanoic acid Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 10
- OQCDKBAXFALNLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N octadecanoic acid Natural products CCCCCCCC(C)CCCCCCCCC(O)=O OQCDKBAXFALNLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 10
- 239000008117 stearic acid Substances 0.000 claims description 10
- BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N hexadecan-1-ol Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO BXWNKGSJHAJOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 8
- 235000019271 petrolatum Nutrition 0.000 claims description 8
- WRIDQFICGBMAFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N (E)-8-Octadecenoic acid Natural products CCCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCC(O)=O WRIDQFICGBMAFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- LQJBNNIYVWPHFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 20:1omega9c fatty acid Natural products CCCCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC(O)=O LQJBNNIYVWPHFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- QSBYPNXLFMSGKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N 9-Heptadecensaeure Natural products CCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC(O)=O QSBYPNXLFMSGKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- ZQPPMHVWECSIRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Oleic acid Natural products CCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC(O)=O ZQPPMHVWECSIRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000005642 Oleic acid Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000004264 Petrolatum Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- QXJSBBXBKPUZAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N isooleic acid Natural products CCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O QXJSBBXBKPUZAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- ZQPPMHVWECSIRJ-KTKRTIGZSA-N oleic acid Chemical compound CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(O)=O ZQPPMHVWECSIRJ-KTKRTIGZSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- 229940066842 petrolatum Drugs 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000003208 petroleum Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- REYJJPSVUYRZGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Octadecylamine Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCN REYJJPSVUYRZGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 150000001298 alcohols Chemical class 0.000 claims description 4
- 229960000541 cetyl alcohol Drugs 0.000 claims description 4
- 235000014113 dietary fatty acids Nutrition 0.000 claims description 4
- 229930195729 fatty acid Natural products 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000000194 fatty acid Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 150000004665 fatty acids Chemical class 0.000 claims description 4
- 150000003141 primary amines Chemical class 0.000 claims description 4
- 229930195734 saturated hydrocarbon Natural products 0.000 claims description 4
- 235000003441 saturated fatty acids Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
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- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
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- 239000012188 paraffin wax Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 4
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- 239000006185 dispersion Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000011307 graphite pitch Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000002347 injection Methods 0.000 description 2
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- 238000000197 pyrolysis Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000011230 binding agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052799 carbon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000003575 carbonaceous material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000003763 carbonization Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052729 chemical element Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000007906 compression Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000006835 compression Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000008602 contraction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002826 coolant Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000005336 cracking Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000354 decomposition reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001627 detrimental effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000227 grinding Methods 0.000 description 1
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- 239000006082 mold release agent Substances 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C04—CEMENTS; CONCRETE; ARTIFICIAL STONE; CERAMICS; REFRACTORIES
- C04B—LIME, MAGNESIA; SLAG; CEMENTS; COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, e.g. MORTARS, CONCRETE OR LIKE BUILDING MATERIALS; ARTIFICIAL STONE; CERAMICS; REFRACTORIES; TREATMENT OF NATURAL STONE
- C04B35/00—Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramics compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products
- C04B35/515—Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramics compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxide ceramics
- C04B35/52—Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramics compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxide ceramics based on carbon, e.g. graphite
- C04B35/528—Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramics compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxide ceramics based on carbon, e.g. graphite obtained from carbonaceous particles with or without other non-organic components
- C04B35/532—Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramics compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxide ceramics based on carbon, e.g. graphite obtained from carbonaceous particles with or without other non-organic components containing a carbonisable binder
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- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
- G21C3/00—Reactor fuel elements and their assemblies; Selection of substances for use as reactor fuel elements
- G21C3/42—Selection of substances for use as reactor fuel
- G21C3/58—Solid reactor fuel Pellets made of fissile material
- G21C3/62—Ceramic fuel
- G21C3/64—Ceramic dispersion fuel, e.g. cermet
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E30/00—Energy generation of nuclear origin
- Y02E30/30—Nuclear fission reactors
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Ceramic Engineering (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
- Plasma & Fusion (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- High Energy & Nuclear Physics (AREA)
- Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Structural Engineering (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Carbon And Carbon Compounds (AREA)
- Working-Up Tar And Pitch (AREA)
- Ceramic Products (AREA)
- Lubricants (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US05/510,390 US4064204A (en) | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Manufacture of nuclear fuel compacts |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1053410A true CA1053410A (en) | 1979-05-01 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA235,535A Expired CA1053410A (en) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-09-16 | Manufacture of nuclear fuel compacts |
Country Status (9)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US4064204A (en, 2012) |
| JP (1) | JPS597957B2 (en, 2012) |
| BE (1) | BE833938A (en, 2012) |
| CA (1) | CA1053410A (en, 2012) |
| CH (1) | CH622642A5 (en, 2012) |
| DE (1) | DE2541957A1 (en, 2012) |
| FR (1) | FR2286477A1 (en, 2012) |
| GB (1) | GB1502501A (en, 2012) |
| IT (1) | IT1042964B (en, 2012) |
Families Citing this family (12)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4217174A (en) * | 1974-09-30 | 1980-08-12 | General Atomic Company | Manufacture of nuclear fuel compacts |
| US4202849A (en) * | 1975-04-07 | 1980-05-13 | General Atomic Company | Method for making nuclear fuel element |
| GB1585591A (en) * | 1976-07-01 | 1981-03-04 | Maruzen Petrochem Co Ltd | Production of high-density carbon materials |
| US4389341A (en) * | 1981-06-15 | 1983-06-21 | General Electric Company | Fugitive binder-containing nuclear fuel material and method of production |
| US4522769A (en) * | 1982-08-24 | 1985-06-11 | General Electric Company | Method for the manufacture of nuclear fuel products |
| DE3326834A1 (de) * | 1982-08-24 | 1984-03-01 | General Electric Co., Schenectady, N.Y. | Verfahren zur verbesserung der herstellung von kernbrennstoffprodukten |
| DE3326848A1 (de) * | 1982-08-24 | 1984-03-01 | General Electric Co., Schenectady, N.Y. | Verfahren zur herstellung von kernbrennstoffprodukten |
| DE3327640A1 (de) * | 1982-08-24 | 1984-03-01 | General Electric Co., Schenectady, N.Y. | Verbessertes verfahren zur herstellung von kernbrennstoffprodukten |
| JPS6269660U (en, 2012) * | 1985-10-23 | 1987-05-01 | ||
| US4978480A (en) * | 1988-12-29 | 1990-12-18 | General Atomics | Method of making nuclear fuel compacts |
| US20110020523A1 (en) * | 2008-07-15 | 2011-01-27 | Pepsico, Inc. | Method for Preparing a Low Viscosity Whole Grain Flour Slurry Via Mechanical Treatment |
| CN109994235B (zh) * | 2017-12-29 | 2022-03-22 | 中国核动力研究设计院 | 一种uo2燃料芯块的制备方法 |
Family Cites Families (10)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE557511A (en, 2012) * | 1956-05-14 | |||
| NL243509A (en, 2012) * | 1958-09-18 | |||
| US3075244A (en) * | 1959-07-23 | 1963-01-29 | Westinghouse Electric Corp | Manufacture of articles from powdered materials |
| US3179722A (en) * | 1962-04-02 | 1965-04-20 | Howard E Shoemaker | Method of preparing spherical nuclear fuel particles |
| US3179723A (en) * | 1962-06-12 | 1965-04-20 | Walter V Goeddel | Method of forming metal carbide spheroids with carbon coat |
| GB1050233A (en, 2012) * | 1963-10-17 | |||
| AT267007B (de) * | 1965-07-08 | 1968-12-10 | Oesterr Studien Atomenergie | Verfahren zur Herstellung sphärischer Teilchen |
| US3284372A (en) * | 1965-09-14 | 1966-11-08 | Great Lakes Carbon Corp | Apparatus and process for continuously making baked and graphitized carbon bodies |
| US3368004A (en) * | 1965-10-21 | 1968-02-06 | Canadian Patents Dev | Forming balls from powder |
| FR1520531A (fr) * | 1967-02-13 | 1968-04-12 | Commissariat Energie Atomique | Procédé de fabrication de pièces frittées en oxyde d'uranium ou d'élément transuranien |
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1974
- 1974-09-30 US US05/510,390 patent/US4064204A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1975
- 1975-09-16 CA CA235,535A patent/CA1053410A/en not_active Expired
- 1975-09-19 DE DE19752541957 patent/DE2541957A1/de not_active Withdrawn
- 1975-09-26 CH CH1250875A patent/CH622642A5/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1975-09-29 GB GB39763/75A patent/GB1502501A/en not_active Expired
- 1975-09-29 JP JP50116555A patent/JPS597957B2/ja not_active Expired
- 1975-09-29 BE BE160471A patent/BE833938A/xx unknown
- 1975-09-29 FR FR7529713A patent/FR2286477A1/fr active Granted
- 1975-09-29 IT IT27764/75A patent/IT1042964B/it active
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| GB1502501A (en) | 1978-03-01 |
| IT1042964B (it) | 1980-01-30 |
| JPS5160899A (en, 2012) | 1976-05-27 |
| US4064204A (en) | 1977-12-20 |
| FR2286477B1 (en, 2012) | 1980-12-19 |
| FR2286477A1 (fr) | 1976-04-23 |
| CH622642A5 (en, 2012) | 1981-04-15 |
| DE2541957A1 (de) | 1976-04-08 |
| BE833938A (fr) | 1976-03-29 |
| JPS597957B2 (ja) | 1984-02-21 |
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