CN103026423B - Liquid fuel fission-type reactor - Google Patents
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Abstract
The disclosed embodiments include fission-type reactor, nuclear fission fuel pin, the method for operation fission-type reactor, to fission-type reactor refuelling method and manufacture nuclear fission fuel pin method.
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Theme will not the degree inconsistent with theme herein be herein incorporated by reference.
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According to the extra legal requirements of U.S.Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), the application constitute on May 25th, 2010 submit to,
Inventor Roderick A.Hyde and Jon D.McWhirter, invention entitled " LIQUID FUEL NUCLEAR
FISSION REACTOR(liquid fuel fission-type reactor) " U.S. Patent Application No. 12/800,400 part continue
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Outside theme please, whether the application comprises any types of comments of certain new theme and/or recognizes.
Technical field
The application relates to fission-type reactor.
Summary of the invention
The disclosed embodiments include fission-type reactor, nuclear fission fuel pin, the method for operation fission-type reactor,
To the method for fission-type reactor refuelling and the method for manufacture nuclear fission fuel pin.
It is a summary above, it is thus possible to the simplification that comprises details, summarize, contain and/or omit；Therefore, this area
Technical staff it will be understood that this summary is merely exemplary, and it is restrictive for being never intended to.Equipment as herein described and/or
Other aspects, features and advantages of process and/or other themes will be apparent from teaching given herein.
Accompanying drawing explanation
Figure 1A-1C is the top view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 1 D-1F is the side view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 1 G is the side view of the partially schematic form of illustrative nuclear fission fuel pin.
Fig. 1 H is the top view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 1 I is the side view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 1 J is the perspective view of illustrative fission-type reactor part section.
Fig. 2 A is the top view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 2 B is the side view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 2 C is the top view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 2 D is the side view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 2 E is the perspective view of illustrative fission-type reactor part section.
Fig. 3 A is the side view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 4 A-4C is the side view of the partially schematic form of illustrative fission-type reactor.
Fig. 5 A is the flow chart of the illustrative method of operation fission-type reactor.
Fig. 5 B-5D is the flow chart of the illustrative details of the method for Fig. 5 A.
Fig. 6 A is the flow chart of the illustrative method of operation fission-type reactor.
Fig. 6 B-6E is the flow chart of the illustrative details of the method for Fig. 6 A.
Fig. 7 A is the flow chart of the illustrative method of operation fission-type reactor.
Fig. 7 B-7G is the flow chart of the illustrative details of the method for Fig. 7 A.
Fig. 8 A is the flow chart of the illustrative method to fission-type reactor refuelling.
Fig. 8 B-8H is the flow chart of the illustrative details of the method for Fig. 8 A.
Fig. 9 A is the flow chart of the illustrative method manufacturing nuclear fission fuel pin.
Fig. 9 B-9J is the flow chart of the illustrative details of the method for Fig. 9 A.
Figure 10 A is the flow chart of the illustrative method manufacturing nuclear fission fuel pin.
Figure 10 B-10I is the flow chart of the illustrative details of the method for Figure 10 A.
Detailed description of the invention
In the following detailed description, will be with reference to forming part thereof of accompanying drawing.In the drawings, similar symbol is usual
Identify similar parts, unless the context requires otherwise.The illustrative reality being described in detailed description, drawings and claims
Execute being not intended to limit property of example.Other embodiments can be utilized without departing from the spirit or scope of the theme shown herein,
And may be made that other change.
For the sake of clearly showing, the application employs pro forma generality title.But, to be understood that these are general
Including property title, for the purpose shown, can discuss different types of theme (for example, it is possible to process/behaviour in whole application
Make describe equipment/structure under title and/or process/operation can be discussed under structure/prelude；And/or single topic
Description can cross over two or more topic titles).Therefore, the use of pro forma generality title is never intended to be to limit
Property.
Illustrative fission-type reactor
Be given by general introduction and with reference to Figure 1A, in non-limiting example, illustrative fission-type reactor 10 includes
Reactor vessel 12.In reactor vessel 12, accommodate the fissionable nucleus being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron split
Become the solution 14 of fuel material.It is arranged to contact with solution 14 by undissolved convertible fission fuel material 16.Convertible
Fission fuel material 16 transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
Be given still through general introduction, be in operation, a part of transmuting of undissolved convertible fission fuel material 16
Become fissible fission fuel material.The fissible fission fuel material of transmuting is diffused in solution 14.
Therefore, in certain embodiments, the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting is diffused in solution 14 and contributes to mending
Fill that a part of fissible fission fuel material consumed during the fission of fissible fission fuel material.
Non-limiting, illustrative details is given below by example rather than restriction.
Referring still to Figure 1A, fissible fission fuel material dissolubility in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron is big
In the convertible fission fuel material 16 dissolubility in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.In certain embodiments and
As it has been described above, fissible fission fuel material may be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, thus form solution 14.
In certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 is the most insoluble at the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
In.
Liquid carrier material, fissible fission fuel material and convertible fission fuel material 16 can be according to above-mentioned
Dissolubility and the translucent relation of neutron, the most betwixt between select.
Such as, in various embodiments, the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron can include as magnesium, silver, calcium, nickel etc.
Liquid material.In certain embodiments, fissible fission fuel material can include239Pu.Additionally, in some embodiments
In, convertible fission fuel material 16 can include238U。
Below by an example being described with illustrating rather than limit.In an illustrative embodiment, liquid carrier material
Material can include that liquid Mg, fissible fission fuel material can include239Pu, and convertible fission fuel material 16 can
To include238U.Under such illustrative case, Mg has the fusing point of about 650 ° of C.Liquid Mg carrier material is239Pu can split
Becoming the solvent of fission fuel material, plutonium makes the fusing point of magnesium reduce.Be given by non-limitative example, at about 5%Pu atom
On, form eutectic compound with the melt temperature of about 600 ° of C.Liquid Mg carrier material is not238The convertible fission fuel of U
The solvent (and being substantially immiscible under solid-state and liquid form) of material 16.Additionally, Mg has about in fast neutron spectrum
1mb(millibarn) the neutron absorption cross-section of the order of magnitude.Therefore, so the low neutron absorption cross-section in fast neutron spectrum makes liquid Mg
Carrier material for239It is that neutron is translucent for the fissible fission fuel material of Pu.
It should be understood that mass transfer diffusion coefficient affects the diffusion of the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting.For discussed above
The non-limiting combination of material, Pu is approximately equal to 1E-05cm by the mass transfer diffusion coefficient of liquid Mg2/s.As following enter one
Step is discussed, and the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting first passes through the diffusion of convertible fission fuel material 16 and arrives solution
14.In consideration of it, Pu is approximately equal to 1E-12cm by the mass transfer diffusion coefficient of U2/s。
As it has been described above, be arranged to contact with solution 14 by undissolved convertible fission fuel material 16.Real at some
Executing in example, convertible fission fuel material 16 can liquid carrier material direct physical translucent with neutron contact.Additionally,
In some embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be suspended in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
To this end, in certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be provided in solid form.In various realities
Execute in example, convertible core can be provided to split with various forms as fine-grained form, linear formula, plate form, form of foam etc.
Become fuel material.
With provide convertible fission fuel material form unrelated and as it has been described above, transmuting fissionable nucleus fission combustion
Material material first passes through the diffusion of convertible fission fuel material 16 and arrives solution 14.It should be understood that by convertible nuclear fission
The particular surface that the form of fuel material provides is long-pending the biggest, and the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting is by convertible nuclear fission
The diffusibility that fuel material arrives liquid carrier material is the biggest.Will also be appreciated that when providing convertible core to split with fine-grained form
When becoming fuel material, small particle size can aid in does not has big concentration difference (to be distributed in convertible fission fuel material
The fissible fission fuel material of transmuting and the fissionable nucleus fission fuel being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Between material) cause (the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting) big Concentraton gradient.Therefore, it is established that more translucent than neutron
Fissible in the convertible fission fuel material that the concentration of the fissible fission fuel material in liquid carrier material is big
The concentration of fission fuel material.The most this Concentraton gradient makes the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting be split by convertible core
Become fuel material 16 to be diffused in solution 14.
Can divide in any mode as desired referring still to Figure 1A, solution 14 and convertible fission fuel material 16
Cloth is in reactor vessel 12.Imply to this end, can not get any restriction from display diagrammatic illustration in figure ia, or can not infer
Any restriction.
Referring now to Figure 1B, in certain embodiments, solution 14 and convertible fission fuel material 16 can be respectively to same
It is distributed in reactor vessel 12 to property.Such as, convertible fission fuel material 16 can divide can be suitable for isotropism
The cloth any form in solution 14, the most such as pellet, pole, granule suspension, foam etc. any one
Plant or various ways provides.
Be given by the non-limitative example of isotropic distribution, for the depleted uranium U in the range of 60v/o, need 8-9v/o
Mg in Pu, in order to reach potential critical configuration (it is to say, k∞> 1).By volume, too many depleted uranium U causes being not available as
The k of fuel∞< 1(that is, it is impossible to become self-holding).Pu(about 50w/o Pu in the Mg of about 9v/o) on, liquid Pu
Out dividing out with Mg from solution, form two liquid systems, therefore, this is from the high-end another kind of constraint to Pu level.
Can any one or more of reduction depleted uranium U in several ways to k∞Impact, such as pass through: (i) make U with fall
Low concentration is suspended in Pu-Mg solution, thus causes higher k∞；With solid-state as MgO, insoluble, in
Sub-trnaslucent materials dilution U；Or (iii) to have much higher porosity, the form of foam therefore with low concentration provides
U, thus cause higher k∞。
Under any one of these situations, if U content is reduced to about 50v/o, then as the quantity of about 3-5v/o
The such relatively low Pu concentration of level just can cause k∞>1。
In some other embodiments and with reference to Fig. 1 C and 1D, solution 14 and convertible fission fuel material 16 are permissible
Anisotropically it is distributed in reactor vessel 12.Anisotropic elastic solid can be any anisotropic elastic solid as desired,
And it is not intended to be limited to the anisotropic elastic solid shown in the drawings.
Be given by non-limitative example and as shown in Figure 1 C, in certain embodiments, can be by the one of solution 14
18 are divided to be contained in the fissile region 20 of reactor vessel 12.Can be by convertible fission fuel material 16 and one of solution 14
22 are divided to be contained in the convertible renewing zone 24 of reactor vessel 12.In such embodiments, convertible renewing zone 24 with split
Become district 20 hydraulic communication (because liquid carrier material occupies fissile region 20 and convertible renewing zone 24) and with in fissile region 20
Son connection (because the solution 14 being dissolved in the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron occupies is split
Become district 20 and convertible renewing zone 24).
In other embodiments and referring now to Fig. 1 E, nuclear fission fuel pin 26 can be contained in nuclear reactor and hold
In device 12.Every nuclear fission fuel pin 26 has axle head 28 and axle head 30.
Referring additionally to Fig. 1 F, in certain embodiments, can be by a part 32 at least nuclear fission fuel pin 26
It is arranged in fissile region 20, and a part 34 at least nuclear fission fuel pin 26 can be arranged in convertible regeneration
In district 24.
Referring additionally to Fig. 1 G, in certain embodiments, solution 14 is made to be distributed across the every of many nuclear fission fuel pin 26
One, and convertible fission fuel material 16 can be contained in the convertible regeneration band 36 arranged towards axle head 28 and 30
In 38.It is, therefore, to be understood that in certain embodiments, convertible renewing zone 24(Fig. 1 F) can be in and fire towards nuclear fission
On the position of the axle head 28 of the thin rod 26 of material, another convertible renewing zone 24(Fig. 1 F) can be in towards nuclear fission fuel pin
On the position of the axle head 30 of 26.
Referring now to Fig. 1 H and 1J, in certain embodiments, convertible regeneration module 40 can be arranged in convertible again
In raw district 20.In such embodiments, convertible fission fuel material is contained in convertible regeneration module 40.
Referring now to Fig. 1 I and 1J, in certain embodiments, can with solution 14 thermal communication arrange at least one heat hand over
Transformer element 42.Fig. 1 I represents the general description of an embodiment with partially schematic form, and Fig. 1 J represent include convertible again
The more detailed view of one embodiment of raw module 40.In some cases, heat exchanger element 42 can be immersed in solution 14
In.In addition, in some cases it may annular canister 44 and heat exchanger element 42 are disposed adjacent at reactor vessel 12
In, in order to can be by heat exchanger element 42 and the Natural Circulation setting up solution around annular canister 44.
To this end, solution 14 is filled in reactor vessel 12 until the water higher than heat exchanger element 42 and annular canister 44
On flat 45.In such arrangement, the heat from the fission in fissile region 20 makes on fissible solution 14 such as arrow 46 indication
Rise.Rise solution 14 such as arrow 47 indication around in annular canister 44 inflow heat exchanger element 42.Heat exchanger element 42 makes stream
Cross solution 14 therein to cool down.The solution 14 cooled down by heat exchanger element 42 flows downward as indicated by arrows 48.Downwards
Fluent solution 14 such as arrow 49 indication flows around annular canister 44 and enters in fissile region 20, thus sets up natural convection loop.
It should be understood that reactivity can be controlled in any mode as desired.Such as, by illustrating rather than limiting give
Go out, can control by the way of without limitation as any one or more of illustrative reactive control method as following
Reactive: to make neutron-absorbing poisonous substance be dissolved in liquid carrier material；The control rod (not shown) of neutron absorber material is inserted
Control rod is extracted in solution 14 or from solution 14；Make convertible fission fuel material 16 and fissible fission fuel material
Redistribute as desired；Add the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron to reduce in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The concentration of fissible fission fuel material；And insertion neutron trnaslucent materials replaces solution 14(and contains fissionable nucleus fission
Fuel material) etc..
Reactivity can be controlled in a similar manner in all embodiments disclosed herein.So, for simplicity, nothing
It is required to be and has understood that disclosed embodiment repeats the details of reactive control in all embodiments.
Since have been presented for some embodiments and some in terms of general introduction, then will describe additional embodiment, aspect and
Illustrative details.For simplicity, it is not necessary to and the details of with previous embodiment total parts is not repeated, and reuse
Identical label.
Referring now to Fig. 2 A and 2B, fission-type reactor 210 includes containing solution at the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
In the reactor vessel 12 of solution 14 of fissible fission fuel material.Reactor vessel 12 limits orientating reaction heap container
The fissile region 20 of the concentrated area 221 of 12 and the convertible renewing zone 24 of the outer peripheral areas 225 of orientating reaction heap container 12.Will not
The convertible fission fuel material 16 and the solution that dissolve are arranged in convertible renewing zone 24 contiguously.Convertible nuclear fission is fired
Material material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
In certain embodiments, reactor vessel 12 can be cylindrical.In this case and such as Fig. 2 A institute
Showing, outer peripheral areas 225 can include radial outer periphery district.But, reactor vessel 12 needs not be cylindrical, but can have
Any shape as desired.Unrelated with the shape of reactor vessel 12 and as shown in Figure 2 B, in certain embodiments, peripheral
Region 225 can include axial external zones.The most as shown in Figure 2 B, it is to be understood that can build on two axial external zones 225
Vertical convertible renewing zone 24.But, it should also be appreciated that, it is not necessary on two axial external zones 225, set up convertible renewing zone 24.
To this end, in certain embodiments, can at axial external zones 225 once not being to set up convertible renewing zone 225 on both.
Some aspects described in detail before will be briefly referred below.As discussed above, fissionable nucleus fission combustion
Material material dissolubility in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron is semi-transparent at neutron more than convertible fission fuel material 16
Dissolubility in bright liquid carrier material.In certain embodiments and as it has been described above, fissible fission fuel material is solvable
Solution is in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, thus forms solution 14.In certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material
Material 16 is the most insoluble in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
In various embodiments, the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron can include liquid as magnesium, silver, calcium, nickel etc.
State material.In certain embodiments, fissible fission fuel material can include239Pu.Additionally, in certain embodiments, can
Conversion fission fuel material 16 can include238U。
As it has been described above, be arranged to contact with solution 14 by undissolved convertible fission fuel material 16.Real at some
Executing in example, convertible fission fuel material 16 can liquid carrier material direct physical translucent with neutron contact.Additionally,
In some embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be suspended in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
In certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be provided in solid form.In various embodiments
In, convertible nuclear fission combustion can be provided with various forms as fine-grained form, linear formula, plate form, form of foam etc.
Material material.
Referring now to Fig. 2 C and 2E, in certain embodiments, can be towards outer peripheral areas 225 ground by convertible regeneration module
40 are arranged in convertible renewing zone 20.In such embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 is contained in and can turn
Change in regeneration module 40.
Referring now to Fig. 2 D and 2E, in certain embodiments, can with solution 14 thermal communication arrange at least one heat hand over
Transformer element 42.Fig. 2 D represents the general description of an embodiment with partially schematic form, and Fig. 2 E represent include convertible again
The more detailed view of one embodiment of raw module 40.In some cases, heat exchanger element 42 can be immersed in solution 14
In.In addition, in some cases it may annular canister 44 and heat exchanger element 42 are disposed adjacent at reactor vessel 12
In, in order to can be by heat exchanger element 42 and the Natural Circulation setting up solution around annular canister 44.Here without repeat with
Above with reference to the details that those described in Fig. 1 H-1J are similar.
Referring now to Fig. 3 A, in another illustrative embodiment, fission-type reactor 300 includes reactor vessel 12 He
The nuclear fission fuel pin 26 being contained in reactor vessel 12.Every nuclear fission fuel pin has axle head 28 and axle head 30.
The solution 14 of fissible fission fuel material is dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, and solution 14 is distributed across
Every nuclear fission fuel pin 26.The collection axial area 321 of nuclear fission fuel pin 26 limits the fissile region of nuclear reactor vessel 12
20.Undissolved convertible fission fuel material 16 is arranged in contiguously with solution that to be respectively facing every fission fuel thin
In the convertible regeneration band 36 and 38 that the axle head 28 and 30 of rod 26 is arranged.Convertible fission fuel material 16 can transmuting become can split
Become fission fuel material.The convertible renewing zone 24 of convertible regeneration band 36 and 38 restriction of nuclear fission fuel pin 26.
Illustrative nuclear fission fuel pin 26 is discussed, here without repeating its details above with reference to Fig. 1 G.Below will
Some aspects described in detail before being briefly mentioned.
As discussed above, fissible fission fuel material dissolubility in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron is more than
The convertible fission fuel material 16 dissolubility in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.In certain embodiments and such as
Upper described, fissible fission fuel material may be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, thus forms solution 14.?
In some embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 is the most insoluble in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
In various embodiments, the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron can include liquid as magnesium, silver, calcium, nickel etc.
State material.In certain embodiments, fissible fission fuel material can include239Pu.Additionally, in certain embodiments, can
Conversion fission fuel material 16 can include238U。
As it has been described above, be arranged to contact with solution 14 by undissolved convertible fission fuel material 16.Real at some
Executing in example, convertible fission fuel material 16 can liquid carrier material direct physical translucent with neutron contact.Additionally,
In some embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be suspended in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
In certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be provided in solid form.In various embodiments
In, convertible nuclear fission combustion can be provided with various forms as fine-grained form, linear formula, plate form, form of foam etc.
Material material.
Illustrative nuclear fission fuel pin
Referring now to Fig. 4 A, in another illustrative embodiment, nuclear fission fuel pin 426 includes limiting elongate housing
The covering 450 of 452.The solution 14 of fissible fission fuel material is dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.Solution
14 are distributed throughout elongate housing 452.Undissolved convertible fission fuel material 16 is arranged in carefully contiguously with solution 14
In long shell 452.Convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
In certain embodiments, elongate housing 452 has axle head 28 and 30 and collection axial area between axle head 28 and 30
29。
Can be distributed in any mode as desired referring still to Fig. 4 A, solution 14 and convertible fission fuel material 16
In elongate housing 452.To this end, can not get any hint that limits from display diagrammatic illustration in Figure 4 A, or deduction is not taken the post as
What limits.In certain embodiments, solution 14 and convertible fission fuel material 16 can isotropically be distributed in elongated
In shell 452.
Referring now to Fig. 4 B, in some other embodiments, solution 14 and convertible fission fuel material 16 can be each
Anisotropy it is distributed in elongate housing 452.Anisotropic elastic solid can be any anisotropic elastic solid as desired, and nothing
Meaning is confined to the anisotropic elastic solid shown in the drawings.
Referring still to Fig. 4 B, in certain embodiments, collection axial area 29 limits the fissile region of nuclear fission fuel pin 426
20。
In certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be arranged towards axle head 28 and 30.Such
In the case of, axle head 28 and 30 can limit the convertible regeneration band 36 and 38 of nuclear fission fuel pin 426 respectively.
Some aspects described in detail before will be briefly referred below.
Referring now to Fig. 4 A and 4B and as discussed above, fissible fission fuel material carries in the translucent liquid of neutron
Dissolubility in body material is more than the convertible fission fuel material 16 dissolubility in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
In certain embodiments and as it has been described above, fissible fission fuel material may be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
In, thus form solution 14.In certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 is the most insoluble at neutron half
In transparent liquid carrier material.
In various embodiments, the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron can include liquid as magnesium, silver, calcium, nickel etc.
State material.In certain embodiments, fissible fission fuel material can include239Pu.Additionally, in certain embodiments, can
Conversion fission fuel material 16 can include238U。
As it has been described above, be arranged to contact with solution 14 by undissolved convertible fission fuel material 16.Real at some
Executing in example, convertible fission fuel material 16 can liquid carrier material direct physical translucent with neutron contact.Additionally,
In some embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be suspended in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
In certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be provided in solid form.In various embodiments
In, convertible nuclear fission combustion can be provided with various forms as fine-grained form, linear formula, plate form, form of foam etc.
Material material.
Referring now to Fig. 4 C, in certain embodiments, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be arranged to elongated
The shell wall contact of shell 452.Be given by non-limitative example, convertible fission fuel material 16 can be arranged to and shell
The inner surface 456 of wall 454 contacts.
Since having discussed the various embodiments including fission-type reactor and nuclear fission fuel pin, it is discussed below
Other embodiments including various methods.Farther illustrative details about neutron and mass transfer will be by non-limiting example
Son is given.
Illustrative method
It is hereafter a series of flow charts describing to realize.For the sake of understanding, flow chart is organized into initial flow process
Figure shows the realization via exemplary realization, and hereafter, flow chart then shows alternative realization and/or the expansion of initial flowchart
Open up and relatively early show the sub-unit step on flow chart or optional feature step as setting up one or more.This area common
Technical staff it should be understood that displaying style used herein (such as, from the beginning of the flow chart showing exemplary realization, this
After additional detail and/or further detail below are provided in flow chart subsequently) be generally easy to rapidly and easily to understand various
Process realizes.It addition, those of ordinary skill in the art should will further appreciate that, displaying style used herein is the most applicable
In modularity and/or Object-oriented Programming Design example.
Relevant fissible fission fuel material, the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, it is dissolved in the translucent liquid of neutron
Beg for above the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in carrier material and the details of convertible fission fuel material
Discussed, without repeating under the background of method the most illustrative, non-limiting.
Referring now to Fig. 5 A, in one embodiment, it is provided that the illustrative method 500 of operation fission-type reactor.Should
Method 500 is from the beginning of square 502.In square 504, a part of transmuting of undissolved convertible fission fuel material is made to become
Fissible fission fuel material, undissolved convertible fission fuel material is arranged to and is dissolved in the translucent liquid of neutron
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in state carrier material.Be given without limitation by example, when238U is subject to
During neutron flux effect,238Transmuting is become by U239Pu.More specifically, when238When the atom of U is by neutron flux effect, it
Atomic nucleus will capture neutron, so that oneself becomes239U.Then239U experiences rapidly twice β decay.?238U absorbs neutron and becomes
Become239After U, it then passes through β-Decay ejected electron and anti-neutrinoBecome239Np, then by second time β-Decay
Release another electronics and anti-neutrino becomes239Pu.In square 506, the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting is made to spread
To solution.The method terminates on square 508.
Referring additionally to Fig. 5 B, in certain embodiments, in block 510, the material of middle transmuting can be made to be diffused into molten
Liquid.Being given by non-limitative example, as discussed above, middle transmuting material can include without limitation239U and239Np。
Referring additionally to Fig. 5 C, in certain embodiments, in square 512, make of fissible fission fuel material
Division becomes.In this case, the fission of fissible fission fuel material can provide and act on convertible nuclear fission combustion
The neutron flux of material material, thus at square 504(Fig. 5 A) in make the part of undissolved convertible fission fuel material
Transmuting.
Referring additionally to Fig. 5 D, in certain embodiments, the fissible fission fuel material making transmuting in square 506 expands
It is scattered to solution and can be included in square 514 that to make the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting diffuse through undissolved convertible
Fission fuel material.Such as and as discussed above, unrelated with the form providing convertible fission fuel material, by can
The particular surface that the form of conversion fission fuel material provides is long-pending the biggest, and the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting passes through can
The diffusibility that conversion fission fuel material arrives liquid carrier material is the biggest.Will also be appreciated that when providing with fine-grained form
During convertible fission fuel material, small particle size can aid in does not has big concentration difference (to be dissolved in convertible nuclear fission
The fissible fission fuel material of transmuting in fuel material is fissible be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Between fission fuel material) cause (dissolving fissible fission fuel material) big Concentraton gradient.Therefore, it is established that ratio
The convertible fission fuel material that the concentration of the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron is big
In the concentration of fissible fission fuel material.The most this Concentraton gradient makes the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting pass through
Convertible fission fuel material 16 is diffused in solution 14.
Referring now to Fig. 6 A, in another illustrative embodiment, it is provided that the method 600 of operation fission-type reactor.
The method 600 is from the beginning of square 602.Fissionable nucleus in square 604, in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The solution of fission fuel material is set up the first concentration of fissible fission fuel material.In square 606, be arranged to
The undissolved convertible fission fuel material of solution contact is set up the second concentration of fissible fission fuel material, the
Two concentration are more than the first concentration.In block 608, make fissible fission fuel material by undissolved convertible nuclear fission
Fuel material spreads to solution.The method terminates on square 610.
Referring additionally to Fig. 6 B, in certain embodiments, in square 604, it is being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
In fissible fission fuel material solution in set up the first concentration of fissible fission fuel material and can be included in
Consuming in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron in square 612 can
A part for fission fission fuel material.Referring additionally to Fig. 6 C and be given by non-limitative example, exist in block 612
It is dissolved in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron consumption fissionable nucleus fission
The fissionable nucleus that a part for fuel material can include in block 614 in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The solution of fission fuel material makes the part fission of fissible fission fuel material.
Referring additionally to Fig. 6 D, in certain embodiments, in square 606, arranging that in the solution undissolved turns
Changing the second concentration setting up fissible fission fuel material in fission fuel material, the second concentration is permissible more than the first concentration
It is included in square 616 and makes a part of transmuting of convertible fission fuel material become fissible fission fuel material.Pass through
Example and be given without limitation, in certain embodiments, as discussed above, when238When U is by neutron flux effect,238U will transmute
Become239Pu.More specifically, when238When the atom of U is by neutron flux effect, its atomic nucleus will capture neutron, so that
Oneself becomes239U.Then239U experiences rapidly twice β decay.?238U absorbs neutron and becomes239After U, it then passes through β-Decline
Become ejected electron and anti-neutrinoBecome239Np, then by second time β-Another electronics and anti-neutrino are released in decay
Become239Pu。
Referring additionally to Fig. 6 E, in certain embodiments, in block 618, the material of middle transmuting can be made to be diffused into molten
Liquid.Being given by non-limitative example, as discussed above, middle transmuting material can include without limitation239U and239Np。
Referring now to Fig. 7 A, in another embodiment, it is provided that the method 700 of operation fission-type reactor.The method
700 from the beginning of square 702.In square 704, in the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, in making to be dissolved in
Fissible fission fuel material in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of son
Part fission.
In block 706, in the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, make to be arranged to contact with solution is undissolved
A part of transmuting of convertible fission fuel material becomes fissible fission fuel material.Given without limitation by example
Go out, in certain embodiments, as discussed above, when238U by neutron flux effect (as may be by fissible in square 704
The neutron that the fission of fission fuel material produces leak out from fissile region caused as) time,238Transmuting is become by U239Pu.More specifically and as discussed above, when238When the atom of U is by neutron flux effect, its atomic nucleus will capture
Neutron, so that oneself becomes239U.Then239U experiences rapidly twice β decay.?238U absorbs neutron and becomes239After U, it connects
And pass through β-Decay ejected electron and anti-neutrinoBecome239Np, then by second time β-Another electronics is released in decay
Become with anti-neutrino239Pu。
In block 708, the fissible fission fuel material making transmuting spreads.The method terminates in square 710.
Referring additionally to Fig. 7 B, the fissible fission fuel material diffusion making transmuting in block 708 can the side of being included in
The fissible fission fuel material making transmuting in block 712 diffuses through convertible fission fuel material.Such as and additionally
With reference to Fig. 7 C, the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting is made to diffuse through convertible fission fuel material in square 712
Can be included in square 714 and make the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting diffuse through convertible fission fuel material to arrive
Solution.
Referring now to Fig. 7 A and 7D, in certain embodiments, in square 704, at the reactor of fission-type reactor
In the fissile region of core, make to be dissolved in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The part fission of fissible fission fuel material can be included in square 716, at the reactor of fission-type reactor
In the fissile region of core, consume and be dissolved in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The part of fissible fission fuel material.
Referring additionally to Fig. 7 E, it is to be understood that in square 716, in the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor
In, consume and be dissolved in the fissionable nucleus in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
A part for fission fuel material can be included in square 718, sets up the fissionable nucleus fission combustion in solution in fissile region
First concentration of material material.
Referring additionally to Fig. 7 F, will also be appreciated that in block 706, in the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, make cloth
Putting a part of transmuting of undissolved convertible fission fuel material in the solution becomes the fissible fission fuel material can
To be included in square 720, convertible renewing zone is set up fissionable nucleus fission fuel in convertible fission fuel material
Second concentration of material, the second concentration is more than the first concentration.
Referring additionally to Fig. 7 G, in certain embodiments, the material of middle transmuting can be made in square 722 to be diffused into molten
Liquid.Being given by non-limitative example, as discussed above, middle transmuting material can include without limitation239U and239Np。
It should be understood that method 500(Fig. 5 A-5D), 600(Fig. 6 A-6E) and 700(Fig. 7 A-7G) square can occur
In any suitable host environment.Being given by non-limitative example, these squares can occur without limitation as above-mentioned
In any appropriate reaction heap container as reactor vessel.In certain embodiments, these squares can occur unrestricted
Property ground as above-mentioned nuclear fission fuel pin in any suitable nuclear fission fuel pin.
Referring now to Fig. 8 A, in one embodiment, it is provided that to the illustrative method of fission-type reactor refuelling
800.The method 800 is from the beginning of square 802.In square 804, the reactor core of fission-type reactor accommodates liquid and carries
Body material.In square 806, by insoluble convertible fission fuel material and the fissible fission fuel material of solubilized
It is arranged in liquid carrier material.Liquid carrier material fission fuel material fissible to solubilized is that neutron is translucent,
And convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.The method 800 terminates in square 808
On.
Referring additionally to Fig. 8 B, in certain embodiments, fissionable nucleus fission fuel material can be made in square 810 to dissolve
In the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
Referring additionally to Fig. 8 C, in square 812, convertible fission fuel material can be arranged with to be dissolved in neutron semi-transparent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in bright liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps the most molten
Solution is in the solution.
Referring additionally to Fig. 8 D, in certain embodiments, in square 812, arrange that convertible fission fuel material is with molten
The solution contact of the solution fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, convertible fission fuel
Material keeps undissolved can being included in the solution in square 814, is arranged by undissolved convertible fission fuel material
Become to contact with solution direct physical.Such as and referring additionally to Fig. 8 E, in certain embodiments, in square 814, by convertible
Fission fuel material is arranged to and the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Solution direct physical contacts, convertible fission fuel material keep undissolved can be included in that square 816 makes in the solution can
Conversion fission fuel material suspends in the solution.
Referring additionally to Fig. 8 F, in certain embodiments, in square 812, arrange that convertible fission fuel material is with molten
The solution contact of the solution fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, convertible fission fuel
Material keeps undissolved can being included in the solution in square 818, isotropically arranges convertible in reactor core
Fission fuel material connects with the solution of the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Touching, the holding of convertible fission fuel material is undissolved in the solution.
In some other embodiments and referring additionally to Fig. 8 G, in square 812, arrange convertible fission fuel material
Material contacts with the solution of the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, and convertible core splits
Change fuel material keeps undissolved and can be included in square 820 in the solution, anisotropically arranges in reactor core
Convertible fission fuel material and the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Solution contacts, and the holding of convertible fission fuel material is undissolved in the solution.
Be given by non-limitative example and referring additionally to Fig. 8 H, in certain embodiments, in square 820, instead
Answer heap reactor core anisotropically arranges convertible fission fuel material with in the translucent liquid carrier material that is dissolved in neutron
The solution contact of fissible fission fuel material, convertible fission fuel material keeps undissolved can wrapping in the solution
Include in square 822, in the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material with
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
In another embodiment and existing with reference to Fig. 9 A, it is provided that manufacture the illustrative method of nuclear fission fuel pin
900.The method 900 is from the beginning of square 902.In square 904, the elongate housing of covering accommodates liquid carrier material.?
In square 906, insoluble convertible fission fuel material and the fissible fission fuel material of solubilized are arranged in liquid
In state carrier material.Liquid carrier material fission fuel material fissible to solubilized is that neutron is translucent, and can turn
Change fission fuel material and transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.The method 900 terminates on square 908.
Referring additionally to Fig. 9 B, in certain embodiments, fissionable nucleus fission fuel material can be made in square 910 to dissolve
In the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
Referring additionally to Fig. 9 C, in certain embodiments, in square 912, convertible fission fuel material can be arranged
Contact with the solution of the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, convertible nuclear fission
Fuel material holding is undissolved in the solution.
Referring additionally to Fig. 9 D, in certain embodiments, in square 914, convertible fission fuel material can be arranged
Contact with the shell wall of the elongate housing of covering.
Referring now to Fig. 9 A-9C and 9E, in certain embodiments, in square 916, can limit covering elongated outside
Shell, elongate housing has the first axle head, the second axle head and the collection axial area between the first and second axle heads.
Additionally Parameter Map 9F, in certain embodiments, in square 912, arranges undissolved turning in elongate housing
Changing fission fuel material to contact with solution, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become the fissible fission fuel material can
To be included in square 918, in elongate housing, isotropically arrange that undissolved convertible fission fuel material is with molten
Liquid contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
In some other embodiments and referring now to Fig. 9 A-9C, 9E and 9G, in square 912, in elongate housing
Arranging that undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacts with solution, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible
Fission fuel material can be included in square 920, anisotropically arranges undissolved convertible core in elongate housing
Fission fuel material contacts with solution, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
Such as and referring additionally to Fig. 9 H, in certain embodiments, in square 920, anisotropy in elongate housing
Ground arranges that undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacts with solution, and convertible fission fuel material can transmuting become can split
Become fission fuel material can be included in square 922, arrange undissolved towards the first and second axle heads of elongate housing
Convertible fission fuel material contacts with solution, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissionable nucleus fission fuel material
Material.
Referring additionally to Fig. 9 I, in certain embodiments, in square 912, elongate housing is arranged undissolved turning
Changing fission fuel material to contact with solution, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become the fissible fission fuel material can
To be included in square 924, elongate housing is arranged undissolved convertible fission fuel material and solution direct physical
Contact, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.By non-limitative example be given with
And referring additionally to Fig. 9 J, in certain embodiments, in square 924, in elongate housing, arrange that undissolved convertible core splits
Becoming fuel material to contact with solution direct physical, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material
Can be included in square 926, make conversion become fission fuel material and suspend in the solution, convertible fission fuel material can
Transmuting becomes fissible fission fuel material.
Referring now to Figure 10 A, in another embodiment, it is provided that manufacture the illustrative method of nuclear fission fuel pin
1000.The method is from the beginning of square 1002.In square 1004, using the solvent as fissible fission fuel material with to can
The fission translucent liquid carrier material of fission fuel material neutron is arranged in the elongate housing of covering.At square 1006
In, arrange that undissolved convertible fission fuel material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron contacts, convertible nuclear fission
Fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.The method terminates in square 1008.
Referring additionally to Figure 10 B, in certain embodiments, in square 1010, fissionable nucleus fission fuel material can be made
It is dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
Referring additionally to Figure 10 C, in certain embodiments, in square 1006, arrange that undissolved convertible nuclear fission is fired
Material material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissionable nucleus fission combustion
Material material can be included in square 1012, isotropically arranges undissolved convertible fission fuel in elongate housing
Material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissionable nucleus fission fuel
Material.
In some other embodiments and with reference to Figure 10 A, 10B and 10D, in square 1006, arrange undissolved can
Conversion fission fuel material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron contact, convertible fission fuel material can transmuting one-tenth can
Fission fission fuel material can be included in square 1014, anisotropically arranges undissolved turning in elongate housing
Changing fission fuel material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron to contact, convertible fission fuel material can transmuting become can split
Become fission fuel material.
Be given by non-limitative example and referring additionally to Figure 10 E, in certain embodiments, in square 1014,
Elongate housing is anisotropically arranged undissolved convertible fission fuel material and the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Contact, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material can be included in square 1016, court
Arrange that undissolved convertible fission fuel material carries with the translucent liquid of neutron to the first and second axle heads of elongate housing
Body material, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
Referring additionally to Figure 10 F, in certain embodiments, in square 1018, the elongate housing of covering can be limited, elongated
Shell has the first axle head, the second axle head and the collection axial area between the first and second axle heads.
Referring additionally to Figure 10 G, in certain embodiments, in square 1006, arrange that undissolved convertible nuclear fission is fired
Material material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissionable nucleus fission combustion
Material material can be included in square 1020, arranges undissolved convertible fission fuel material and neutron in elongate housing
Translucent liquid carrier material direct physical contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissionable nucleus fission fuel material
Material.Such as and referring additionally to Figure 10 H, in certain embodiments, in square 1020, arrange undissolved in elongate housing
Convertible fission fuel material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron direct physical contacts, convertible fission fuel material
Transmuting fissible fission fuel material can be become can be included in square 1022, make convertible fission fuel material be suspended in
In the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
Referring now to Figure 10 A and 10I, in certain embodiments, can arrange that in square 1024 convertible nuclear fission is fired
Material material contacts with the shell wall of the elongate housing of covering.
Those of ordinary skill in the art is it should be understood that aforesaid particular exemplary process, equipment and/or technology represent picture
Other in the claims submitted to herein and/or in the application is local like that, tells about more in elsewhere herein
General process, equipment and/or technology.
Those of ordinary skill in the art it should be understood that, it is achieved these equipment, process and/or system, hereafter use engineering
And/or the equipment being achieved in that, process and/or the system integration more comprehensive equipment, process and/or the system of one-tenth is existed by other ways
It is technically common.It is to say, can be via the experiment of fair amount by equipment as herein described, process and/or system
Be integrated into other equipment, process and/or system at least partially.It is appreciated by those skilled in the art that so
The example of other equipment, process and/or system can as with background and application proportionately include following all or part equipment,
Process and/or system: (a) air transport (such as, aircraft, rocket, helicopter etc.)；(b) ground transportation (such as, passenger vehicle, card
Car, tank, armored personnel carrier etc.)；(c) building (such as, house, warehouse, office building etc.)；(d) electrical equipment (such as, refrigerator, wash
Wash machine, dehydrator etc.)；(e) communication system (such as, networked system, telephone system, IP telephony system etc.)；(f) commercial entity
(such as, as Comcast Cable, Qwest, Southwestern Bell etc., ISP (ISP) is real
Body)；Or (g) wire/wireless service entities (such as, Sprint, Cingular, Nextel etc.) etc..
In some cases, even if some parts are positioned at outside an area, the use of system or method it can also happen that
Within this area.Such as, under Distributed Calculation back of the body border, although the some parts of system is likely located at outside an area
(such as, repeater, server, processor, signal bearing media, transmission computer, receive computer etc. be positioned at an area it
Outward), the use of distributed computing system is it can also happen that within this area.
Even if some parts of system or method are positioned at outside an area, the sale of system or method is equally possible to be sent out
Raw within this area.
Further, realize in an area execution method system be not precluded from least partially another area
This system of interior use.
About substantially any plural number herein and/or the use of singular references, those of ordinary skill in the art can be as
Proportionately by complex conversion singularization and/or odd number is converted into plural number with background and/or application.For simplicity, herein
It is not expressly recited the displacement of various singular/plural.
Theme as herein described sometimes illustrates and is included in other different parts, or parts different from other connect not
Same parts.Should be understood that the framework of so description is merely illustrative, it is in fact possible to realize many to realize identical function
Other frameworks.From concept, it is achieved any arrangement of the parts of identical function is all effectively " contact ", in order to realize
Desired function.Therefore, combine herein and realize any two parts of specific function and be considered as mutually " contacting ", make
Desired function must be independently realized with framework or intermediate member.Equally, any two parts of so contact can also regard as
Realize mutual " being operably connected " of desired function, or " being operatively coupled ", and any two can so contacted
Individual parts can also regard as realizing mutual " being operatively coupled " of desired function.The special case being operatively coupled include but not
Be limited to physically can to match and/or physically interact parts, can wireless interaction and/or wireless interaction parts
And/or interact in logic and/or the parts that can interact in logic.
It is appreciated by those skilled in the art that elements illustrated herein (such as, operation), equipment, object and
Discussing as the example clarifying concept with them, it can be envisaged that go out various configuration modification.Therefore, as used herein, exhibition
The specific examples shown and adjoint discussion are intended to represent their more typically classification.It is, in general, that the making of any specific examples
With being intended to represent its classification, and particular elements (such as, operation), equipment and object do not include should not be viewed as limit
Property processed.
Although it has been shown and described that the particular aspects of current topic as herein described, but for the common skill of this area
For art personnel, it is therefore apparent that can make without departing from theme as herein described and broader aspect thereof according to teaching herein
Go out change and amendment, therefore, appended claims by as theme as herein described true spirit with within the scope of
All such change and amendment be included within the scope of it.It will be understood by those skilled in the art that it is, in general, that
With in this article, the term being used especially in appended claims (such as, the major part of appended claims) is general
It is intended to as open to the outside world term that (such as, gerund term " includes " that being construed as gerund " includes but not limited to ", gerund
Term " contains " and is construed as gerund and " at least contains ", and verb term " includes " that being construed as verb " includes but do not limit
In " etc.).If those of ordinary skill in the art is it should also be understood that have a mind to represent that certain number of introduced claim arranges
Lift item, will clearly enumerate such intention the most in the claims, and in the case of lacking such enumerating, the most there is not this
The intention of sample.Such as, in order to help it is appreciated that, following appended claims may comprise use introductory phrase " at least
One " and " one or more " introduce claim recitation item.But, even if same claim includes introductory phrase
(such as, " one " and/or " a kind of " generally should manage for " one or more " or " at least one " and picture " " or " a kind of "
Solution becomes " at least one " or the meaning of " one or more ") as indefinite article, the use of such phrase also should not be understood
Introduce claim recitation item by indefinite article " " or " a kind of " and will comprise by imply and so be introduced claim
Any specific rights of listed item requires to be limited in the claim only comprising such listed item；For being used for introducing power
Profit requires the use of the definite article of listed item, and this sets up equally.Even if it addition, clearly listing certain number of introduced right
Requiring listed item, those of ordinary skill in the art is it should also be appreciated that such enumerating is generally understood that at least have
The meaning of cited number (such as, in the case of there is no other qualifiers, only enumerate " two listed item " generally mean that to
Few two listed item, or two or more listed item).And, the habit of " at least one of A, B and C etc. " it is similar in use
In the case of usage, it is, in general, that such structure is intended to those of ordinary skill in the art understands this usage
In the sense that use (such as, " containing the system of at least one of A, B and C " will include but not limited to comprise only A, comprise only B,
Comprise only C, contain A and B together, contain A and C together, contain B and C together, and/or contain the system of A, B and C etc. together).
In the case of use is similar to the usage of " at least one of A, B or C etc. ", it is, in general, that such structure purport
One skilled in the relevant art understands and uses in the sense that this usage (such as, " containing at least one of A, B or C
System " will include but not limited to comprise only A, comprise only B, comprise only C, contain A and B together, contain A and C together, contain together
There is B and C, and/or contain the system of A, B and C etc. together).No matter those of ordinary skill in the art is it should also be understood that retouching
State, in claims or accompanying drawing, the separation word and/or the phrase that generally occur within two or more alternative projects should be managed
Solution becomes to have and includes one of these projects, any one of these projects, or the probability of two projects, unless the context otherwise institute
Refer to.Such as, phrase " A or B " is generally understood that and includes " A ", " B " or the probability of " A and B ".
About appended claims, those of ordinary skill in the art is it should be understood that operation cited herein is general
Can be performed in any order.Although additionally, various operating process is given in order, it is to be understood that, various operations can be by
Other order in addition to those illustrated perform, or can perform simultaneously.The example of the most alternative sequence can include
Overlapping, interlock, block, reset, be incremented by, prepare, supplement, simultaneously, reversely or other derivative sort, institute unless the context otherwise
Refer to.And, as " right ... sensitive ", " with ... relevant " or other past tense adjectives as term be typically not intended to repel so
Derivative, unless context indicates otherwise.
Although disclosed herein is various aspects and embodiment, but other aspects and embodiment are for the ordinary skill of this area
It is apparent from for personnel.Various aspects disclosed herein and embodiment for illustration purposes, and are not intended to limit this
Bright scope, true scope and spirit of the invention are pointed out by claims below.
Some aspects of theme as herein described display with following numbering provision:
1. a fission-type reactor, it comprises:
Reactor vessel；
It is contained in fissionable nucleus in described reactor vessel, that be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron fission
The solution of fuel material；And
The undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacted with described solution, convertible fission fuel material can transmute
Become fissible fission fuel material.
2. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 1, the most fissible fission fuel material is in the translucent liquid of neutron
Dissolubility in carrier material is more than convertible fission fuel material dissolubility in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
3. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 1, the most convertible fission fuel material the most insoluble
In the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
4. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 1, wherein the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron includes from Mg, Ag, Ca
With the material selected in Ni.
5. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 1, the most fissible fission fuel material includes239Pu。
6. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 1, the most convertible fission fuel material includes238U。
7. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 1, the most convertible fission fuel material and the translucent liquid of neutron
Carrier material direct physical contacts.
8. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 7, it is translucent that the most convertible fission fuel material is suspended in neutron
In liquid carrier material.
9. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 1, provides convertible fission fuel material the most in solid form.
10. the fission-type reactor as described in provision 1, wherein with from fine-grained form, linear formula, plate form and form of foam
The form of middle selection provides convertible fission fuel material.
11. fission-type reactors as described in provision 1, wherein solution and convertible fission fuel material isotropism are divided
Cloth is in reactor vessel.
12. fission-type reactors as described in provision 1, wherein solution and convertible fission fuel material anisotropy are divided
Cloth is in reactor vessel.
13. fission-type reactors as described in provision 1, wherein:
The Part I of solution is accommodated in the fissile region of reactor vessel；And
The Part II of convertible fission fuel material and solution is accommodated in the convertible renewing zone of reactor vessel,
Convertible renewing zone connects with fissile region hydraulic communication and with fissile region neutron.
14. fission-type reactors as described in provision 1, further contained in accommodating many nuclear fission combustions in reactor vessel
The thin rod of material, each of many nuclear fission fuel pin has the first axle head and the second axle head.
15. fission-type reactors as described in provision 14, wherein by the Part I of at least nuclear fission fuel pin
It is arranged in the fissile region of reactor vessel, and at least Part II of at least nuclear fission fuel pin is arranged in instead
Answer in the convertible renewing zone of heap container.
16. fission-type reactors as described in provision 14, wherein:
Solution is distributed across each of many nuclear fissions carefully rod；And
In the first and second axle heads layouts of be respectively facing many nuclear fission fuel pin each first and second
In convertible green tape again, accommodate convertible fission fuel material.
17. fission-type reactors as described in provision 13, comprise further:
The multiple convertible regeneration module being arranged in convertible renewing zone, convertible fission fuel material is contained in many
In individual convertible regeneration module.
18. fission-type reactors as described in provision 1, comprise further:
At least one heat exchanger element with solution thermal communication.
19. fission-type reactors as described in provision 18, wherein soak at least one heat exchanger element in the solution.
20. fission-type reactors as described in provision 18, comprise further:
Annular canister, is disposed adjacent in reactor vessel with at least one heat exchanger element, in order to can be by least
One heat exchanger element and set up the Natural Circulation of solution around annular canister.
21. fission-type reactors as described in provision 1, the most fissible fission fuel material fires in convertible nuclear fission
It is dense that the first concentration in material material is more than fissible fission fuel material second in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Degree.
22. 1 kinds of fission-type reactors, it comprises:
The reaction of the solution containing the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Heap container, this reactor vessel limits:
The fissile region of the concentration zones of orientating reaction heap container；And
The convertible renewing zone of the external zones of orientating reaction heap container；And
The undissolved convertible fission fuel material being arranged in contiguously in convertible renewing zone with solution, convertible
Fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
23. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, wherein reactor vessel is cylindrical.
24. fission-type reactors as described in provision 23, wherein the external zones of reactor vessel comprises radial outer periphery district.
25. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, wherein the external zones of reactor vessel includes axial external zones.
26. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, the most fissible fission fuel material is at the translucent liquid of neutron
Dissolubility in state carrier material is more than the dissolving in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron of the convertible fission fuel material
Degree.
27. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, the most convertible fission fuel material is the most insoluble
In the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
28. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, wherein the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron include from Mg, Ag,
The material selected in Ca and Ni.
29. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, the most fissible fission fuel material includes239Pu。
30. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, the most convertible fission fuel material includes238U。
31. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, the most convertible fission fuel material and the translucent liquid of neutron
State carrier material direct physical contacts.
32. fission-type reactors as described in provision 31, it is semi-transparent that the most convertible fission fuel material is suspended in neutron
In bright liquid carrier material.
33. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, provide convertible fission fuel material the most in solid form.
34. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, wherein with from fine-grained form, linear formula, plate form and foam shape
The form selected in formula provides convertible fission fuel material.
35. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, comprise further:
The radial outer periphery of orientating reaction heap container is arranged in the multiple convertible regeneration module in convertible renewing zone, can turn
Change fission fuel material to be contained in multiple convertible regeneration module.
36. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, comprise further:
At least one heat exchanger element with solution thermal communication.
37. fission-type reactors as described in provision 36, wherein soak at least one heat exchanger element in the solution.
38. fission-type reactors as described in provision 36, comprise further:
Annular canister, is disposed adjacent in reactor vessel with at least one heat exchanger element so that can be by least one
Individual heat exchanger element and set up the Natural Circulation of solution around annular canister.
39. fission-type reactors as described in provision 22, the most fissible fission fuel material is in convertible nuclear fission
The first concentration in fuel material is more than fissible fission fuel material second in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Concentration.
40. 1 kinds of fission-type reactors, it comprises:
Reactor vessel；
The many nuclear fission fuel pin being contained in reactor vessel, each of many nuclear fission fuel pin has
First axle head and the second axle head；
The solution of the fissionable nucleus fissioner being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, this solution is throughout many
Each distribution of nuclear fission fuel pin, the fission of the collection axial area defined reaction heap container of many nuclear fission fuel pin
District；And
In the first and second axle heads layouts of be respectively facing many nuclear fission fuel pin each first and second
The undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacted with solution in convertible green tape again, convertible fission fuel material can
Transmuting becomes fissible fission fuel material, and the first and second convertible regeneration bands of many nuclear fission fuel pin limit respectively
First and second convertible renewing zones of reactor vessel.
41. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, the most fissible fission fuel material is at the translucent liquid of neutron
Dissolubility in state carrier material is more than the dissolving in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron of the convertible fission fuel material
Degree.
42. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, the most convertible fission fuel material is the most insoluble
In the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
43. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, wherein the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron include from Mg, Ag,
The material selected in Ca and Ni.
44. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, the most fissible fission fuel material includes239Pu。
45. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, the most convertible fission fuel material includes238U。
46. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, the most convertible fission fuel material and the translucent liquid of neutron
State carrier material direct physical contacts.
47. fission-type reactors as described in provision 46, it is semi-transparent that the most convertible fission fuel material is suspended in neutron
In bright liquid carrier material.
48. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, provide convertible fission fuel material the most in solid form.
49. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, wherein with from fine-grained form, linear formula, plate form and foam shape
The form selected in formula provides convertible fission fuel material.
50. fission-type reactors as described in provision 40, the most fissible fission fuel material is in convertible nuclear fission
The first concentration in fuel material is more than fissible fission fuel material second in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Concentration.
51. 1 kinds of nuclear fission fuel pin, it comprises:
Limit the covering of elongate housing；
The solution of the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, this solution throughout
Elongate housing is distributed；And
The undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacted with the solution in elongate housing, convertible fission fuel
Material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
52. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, wherein covering limit have the first axle head, the second axle head and
The elongate housing of the collection axial area between the first and second axle heads.
53. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, wherein solution and convertible fission fuel material are respectively to same
Property is distributed in elongate housing.
54. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, wherein solution and convertible fission fuel material are respectively to different
Property is distributed in elongate housing.
55. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 52, wherein the collection axial area of elongate housing limits fission fuel
The fissile region of thin rod.
56. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 52, wherein the first and second ends layouts towards elongate housing can
Conversion fission fuel material.
57. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 56, wherein the first and second ends of elongate housing limit core respectively
First and second convertible green tape again of fission fuel carefully rod.
58. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, the most fissible fission fuel material is translucent at neutron
Dissolubility in liquid carrier material is more than molten in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron of convertible fission fuel material
Xie Du.
59. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, the most convertible fission fuel material is the most soluble
Solution is in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
60. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, wherein the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron include from Mg,
The material selected in Ag, Ca and Ni.
61. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, the most fissible fission fuel material includes239Pu。
62. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, the most convertible fission fuel material includes238U。
63. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, the most convertible fission fuel material is translucent with neutron
Liquid carrier material direct physical contacts.
64. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 63, the most convertible fission fuel material is suspended in neutron half
In transparent liquid carrier material.
65. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, provide convertible fission fuel material the most in solid form
Material.
66. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, wherein with from fine-grained form, linear formula, plate form and foam
The form selected in form provides convertible fission fuel material.
67. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, wherein arrange convertible fission fuel material and covering
The shell wall contact of elongate housing.
68. nuclear fission fuel pin as described in provision 51, the most fissible fission fuel material splits at convertible core
Become the first concentration in fuel material more than fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron the
Two concentration.
69. 1 kinds of methods operating fission-type reactor, the method comprises:
The a part of transmuting making undissolved convertible fission fuel material becomes fissible fission fuel material, the most molten
The convertible fission fuel material solved is arranged to split with the fissionable nucleus being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Become the solution contact of fuel material；And
The fissible fission fuel material making transmuting is diffused into solution.
70. methods as described in provision 69, comprise further:
The material making middle transmuting is diffused into solution.
71. methods as described in provision 69, comprise further:
Make the part fission of fissible fission fuel material.
72. methods as described in provision 69, wherein make the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting be diffused into solution and include
The fissible fission fuel material making transmuting diffuses through undissolved convertible fission fuel material.
73. 1 kinds of methods operating fission-type reactor, the method comprises:
Setting up in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron can
First concentration of fission fission fuel material；
Fissionable nucleus fission combustion is set up in being arranged to the undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacted with solution
Second concentration of material material, the second concentration is more than the first concentration；And
Fissible fission fuel material is made to be spread to solution by undissolved convertible fission fuel material.
74. methods as described in provision 73, the wherein fissionable nucleus in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The first concentration setting up fissible fission fuel material in the solution of fission fuel material includes: translucent being dissolved in neutron
The solution of the fissible fission fuel material in liquid carrier material consumes a part for fissible fission fuel material.
75. methods as described in provision 74, the wherein fissionable nucleus in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The part consuming fissible fission fuel material in the solution of fission fuel material includes: be dissolved in the translucent liquid of neutron
The solution of the fissible fission fuel material in state carrier material makes the part fission of fissible fission fuel material.
76. methods as described in provision 73, are wherein arranging undissolved convertible fission fuel material in the solution
Setting up the second concentration of fissible fission fuel material in material, the second concentration includes more than the first concentration: make convertible core split
The a part of transmuting becoming fuel material becomes fissible fission fuel material.
77. methods as described in provision 74, comprise further:
The material making middle transmuting is diffused into solution.
78. 1 kinds of methods operating fission-type reactor, the method comprises:
In the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, make to be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Fissible fission fuel material solution in fissible fission fuel material a part fission；
In the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, make the undissolved convertible nuclear fission being arranged to contact with solution
A part of transmuting of fuel material becomes fissible fission fuel material；And
The fissible fission fuel material making transmuting spreads.
79. methods as described in provision 78, wherein make the fissible fission fuel material diffusion of transmuting include: to make transmuting
Fissible fission fuel material diffuse through convertible fission fuel material.
80. methods as described in provision 79, wherein make the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting diffuse through convertible
Fission fuel material includes: makes the fissible fission fuel material of transmuting diffuse through convertible fission fuel material and arrives
Solution.
81. methods as described in provision 78, wherein, in the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, make molten
Fissionable nucleus fission fuel in the solution of the solution fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The part fission of material includes: in the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, it is semi-transparent that consumption is dissolved in neutron
A part for fissible fission fuel material in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in bright liquid carrier material.
82. methods as described in provision 81, wherein, in the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, consume
The fissionable nucleus fission combustion being dissolved in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
A part for material material includes: set up the first concentration of fissible fission fuel material in solution in fissile region.
83. methods as described in provision 82, wherein, in the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, make to be arranged in solution
In a part of transmuting of undissolved convertible fission fuel material become fissible fission fuel material to include: can turn
Changing the second concentration setting up fissible fission fuel material in convertible fission fuel material in renewing zone, the second concentration is big
In the first concentration.
84. methods as described in provision 78, comprise further:
The material making middle transmuting is diffused into solution.
85. 1 kinds of methods giving fission-type reactor refuelling, the method comprises:
Liquid carrier material is accommodated in the reactor core of fission-type reactor；And
Insoluble convertible fission fuel material and the fissible fission fuel material of solubilized are arranged in liquid
In carrier material, liquid carrier material fission fuel material fissible to solubilized is that neutron is translucent, and convertible core splits
Become fuel material and transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
86. methods as described in provision 85, comprise further:
Fissible fission fuel material is made to be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
87. methods as described in provision 86, comprise further:
The fissionable nucleus arranging convertible fission fuel material and be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron splits
Becoming the solution contact of fuel material, the holding of convertible fission fuel material is undissolved in the solution.
88. methods as described in provision 87, wherein arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron translucent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps undissolved
Include in the solution: be arranged to contact with solution direct physical by undissolved convertible fission fuel material.
89. methods as described in provision 88, are wherein arranged to convertible fission fuel material and are dissolved in neutron half
The solution direct physical contact of the fissible fission fuel material in transparent liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material
Material keeps undissolved and includes in the solution: make convertible fission fuel material suspend in the solution.
90. methods as described in provision 87, wherein arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron translucent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps undissolved
Include in the solution: in reactor core, isotropically arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron semi-transparent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in bright liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps the most molten
Solution is in the solution.
91. methods as described in provision 87, wherein arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron translucent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps undissolved
It is included in the solution in reactor core and anisotropically arranges convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron semi-transparent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in bright liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps the most molten
Solution is in the solution.
92. methods as described in provision 91, wherein anisotropically arrange in reactor core that convertible nuclear fission is fired
Material material contacts with the solution of the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, convertible
Fission fuel material keeps undissolved and includes in the solution: in the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, arrange undissolved
Convertible fission fuel material and the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Solution contact.
93. 1 kinds of methods manufacturing nuclear fission fuel pin, the method comprises:
Liquid carrier material is accommodated in the elongate housing of covering；And
Insoluble convertible fission fuel material and the fissible fission fuel material of solubilized are arranged in liquid
In carrier material, liquid carrier material fission fuel material fissible to solubilized is that neutron is translucent, and convertible core splits
Become fuel material and transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
94. methods as described in provision 93, comprise further:
Fissible fission fuel material is made to be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
95. methods as described in provision 94, comprise further:
The fissionable nucleus arranging convertible fission fuel material and be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron splits
Becoming the solution contact of fuel material, the holding of convertible fission fuel material is undissolved in the solution.
96. methods as described in provision 94, comprise further:
Arrange that convertible fission fuel material contacts with the shell wall of the elongate housing of covering.
97. methods as described in provision 95, comprise further:
Limit covering elongate housing, elongate housing have the first axle head, the second axle head and the first and second axle heads it
Between collection axial area.
98. methods as described in provision 95, wherein arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material in elongate housing
Material contacts with solution, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material to include: at elongate housing
In isotropically arrange that undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacts with solution, convertible fission fuel material can
Transmuting becomes fissible fission fuel material.
99. methods as described in provision 95, wherein arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material in elongate housing
Material contacts with solution, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material to include: at elongate housing
In anisotropically arrange that undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacts with solution, convertible fission fuel material can
Transmuting becomes fissible fission fuel material.
100. methods as described in provision 99, wherein anisotropically arrange undissolved convertible core in elongate housing
Fission fuel material contacts with solution, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material to include:
Arrange that undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacts with solution towards the first and second axle heads of elongate housing, convertible
Fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
101. methods as described in provision 95, wherein arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material in elongate housing
Material contacts with solution, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material to include: at elongate housing
The undissolved convertible fission fuel material of middle layout contacts with solution direct physical, and convertible fission fuel material can transmute
Become fissible fission fuel material.
102. methods as described in provision 101, wherein arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel in elongate housing
Material contacts with solution direct physical, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material to include:
Making conversion become fission fuel material to suspend in the solution, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissionable nucleus fission combustion
Material material.
103. 1 kinds of methods manufacturing nuclear fission fuel pin, the method comprises:
Using the solvent as fissible fission fuel material and translucent to fissible fission fuel material neutron
Liquid carrier material is arranged in the elongate housing of covering；And
Arrange that undissolved convertible fission fuel material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron contacts, convertible core
Fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
104. methods as described in provision 103, comprise further and make fissible fission fuel material be dissolved in neutron half
In transparent liquid carrier material.
105. methods as described in provision 103, wherein arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material and neutron half
Transparent liquid carrier material contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material to include:
Elongate housing is isotropically arranged undissolved convertible fission fuel material and the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Contact, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
106. methods as described in provision 103, wherein arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material and neutron half
Transparent liquid carrier material contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material to include:
Elongate housing is anisotropically arranged undissolved convertible fission fuel material and the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Contact, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
107. methods as described in provision 106, wherein anisotropically arrange undissolved convertible in elongate housing
Fission fuel material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible
Fission fuel material includes: arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material towards the first and second axle heads of elongate housing
Expecting that liquid carrier material translucent with neutron contacts, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissionable nucleus fission fuel material
Material.
108. methods as described in provision 103, comprise further:
Limit covering elongate housing, elongate housing have the first axle head, the second axle head and the first and second axle heads it
Between collection axial area.
109. methods as described in provision 103, wherein arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material and neutron half
Transparent liquid carrier material contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material to include:
Elongate housing being arranged, undissolved convertible fission fuel material liquid carrier material translucent with neutron direct physical connects
Touching, convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
110. methods as described in provision 109, wherein arrange undissolved convertible fission fuel material and neutron half
Transparent liquid carrier material direct physical contacts, and convertible fission fuel material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material
Including: make convertible fission fuel material be suspended in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, convertible fission fuel material
Material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material.
111. methods as described in provision 103, comprise further:
Arrange that convertible fission fuel material contacts with the shell wall of the elongate housing of covering.
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1. the method operating fission-type reactor, the method comprises:
The a part of transmuting making undissolved convertible fission fuel material becomes fissible fission fuel material, undissolved
Convertible fission fuel material is arranged to and the fissionable nucleus fission combustion being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The solution contact of material material；And
The fissible fission fuel material produced through transmuting is made to be diffused into solution,
Wherein said solution be present in the fissile region of the fissible fission fuel material with dissolving and comprise undissolved can
In convertible both renewing zones of conversion fission fuel material, and described convertible renewing zone is with described fissile region hydraulic pressure even
Pass to and connect with described fissile region neutron.
2. the method for claim 1, comprises further:
The material produced in the pilot process of transmuting is made to be diffused into solution.
3. the method for claim 1, comprises further:
Make the part fission of fissible fission fuel material.
4. the method for claim 1, wherein makes the fissible fission fuel material produced through transmuting be diffused into solution
Undissolved convertible fission fuel material is diffused through including making the fissible fission fuel material produced through transmuting.
5. the method operating fission-type reactor, the method comprises:
The solution of the fissible fission fuel material in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron is set up fissible
First concentration of fission fuel material；
Fissionable nucleus fission fuel material is set up in being arranged to the undissolved convertible fission fuel material contacted with solution
Second concentration of material, the second concentration is more than the first concentration；And
Fissible fission fuel material is made to be spread to solution by undissolved convertible fission fuel material,
Wherein said solution be present in the fissile region of the fissible fission fuel material with dissolving and comprise undissolved can
In convertible both renewing zones of conversion fission fuel material, and described convertible renewing zone is with described fissile region hydraulic pressure even
Pass to and connect with described fissile region neutron.
6. method as claimed in claim 5, wherein the fissionable nucleus in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron splits
The first concentration setting up fissible fission fuel material in the solution of change fuel material includes: be dissolved in the translucent liquid of neutron
The solution of the fissible fission fuel material in state carrier material consumes a part for fissible fission fuel material.
7. method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the fissionable nucleus in being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron splits
The part consuming fissible fission fuel material in the solution of change fuel material includes: be dissolved in the translucent liquid of neutron
The solution of the fissible fission fuel material in carrier material makes the part fission of fissible fission fuel material.
8. method as claimed in claim 5, is wherein arranging undissolved convertible fission fuel material in the solution
Middle the second concentration setting up fissible fission fuel material, the second concentration includes more than the first concentration: make convertible nuclear fission
A part of transmuting of fuel material becomes fissible fission fuel material.
9. method as claimed in claim 6, comprises further:
The material produced in the pilot process of transmuting is made to be diffused into solution.
10. the method operating fission-type reactor, the method comprises:
In the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, make to be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron can
The part fission of the fissible fission fuel material in the solution of fission fission fuel material；
In the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, make the undissolved convertible fission fuel being arranged to contact with solution
A part of transmuting of material becomes fissible fission fuel material；And
Make the fissionable nucleus fission fuel diffusion produced through transmuting,
Wherein said solution be present in the fissile region of the fissible fission fuel material with dissolving and comprise undissolved can
In convertible both renewing zones of conversion fission fuel material, and described convertible renewing zone is with described fissile region hydraulic pressure even
Pass to and connect with described fissile region neutron.
11. methods as claimed in claim 10, wherein make the fissible fission fuel material diffusion produced through transmuting include:
The fissible fission fuel material produced through transmuting is made to diffuse through convertible fission fuel material.
12. methods as claimed in claim 11, wherein make the fissible fission fuel material produced through transmuting diffuse through
Convertible fission fuel material includes: makes the fissible fission fuel material produced through transmuting diffuse through convertible core and splits
Become fuel material to solution.
13. methods as claimed in claim 10, wherein, in the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, make molten
Fissionable nucleus fission fuel in the solution of the solution fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The part fission of material includes: in the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, it is semi-transparent that consumption is dissolved in neutron
A part for fissible fission fuel material in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in bright liquid carrier material.
14. methods as claimed in claim 13, wherein, in the fissile region of the reactor core of fission-type reactor, consume
The fissionable nucleus fission combustion being dissolved in the solution of the fissible fission fuel material in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
A part for material material includes: set up the first concentration of fissible fission fuel material in solution in fissile region.
15. methods as claimed in claim 14, wherein, in the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, make to be arranged in solution
In a part of transmuting of undissolved convertible fission fuel material become fissible fission fuel material to include: can turn
Changing the second concentration setting up fissible fission fuel material in convertible fission fuel material in renewing zone, the second concentration is big
In the first concentration.
16. methods as claimed in claim 10, comprise further:
The material produced in the pilot process of transmuting is made to be diffused into solution.
17. 1 kinds of methods giving fission-type reactor refuelling, the method comprises:
Liquid carrier material is accommodated in the reactor core of fission-type reactor；And
Insoluble convertible fission fuel material and the fissible fission fuel material of solubilized are arranged in liquid carrier
In material, liquid carrier material fission fuel material fissible to solubilized is that neutron is translucent, and convertible nuclear fission is fired
Material material transmuting can become fissible fission fuel material,
Wherein said liquid carrier material is present in the fissile region of the fissible fission fuel material with dissolving and comprises not
In convertible both renewing zones of the convertible fission fuel material dissolved, and described convertible renewing zone and described fission
District's hydraulic communication and connecting with described fissile region neutron.
18. methods as claimed in claim 17, comprise further:
Fissible fission fuel material is made to be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron.
19. methods as claimed in claim 18, comprise further:
The fissionable nucleus fission combustion arranging convertible fission fuel material and be dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
The solution contact of material material, the holding of convertible fission fuel material is undissolved in the solution.
20. methods as claimed in claim 19, wherein arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron translucent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps undissolved
Include in the solution: be arranged to contact with solution direct physical by undissolved convertible fission fuel material.
21. methods as claimed in claim 20, are wherein arranged to convertible fission fuel material and are dissolved in neutron half
The solution direct physical contact of the fissible fission fuel material in transparent liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material
Material keeps undissolved and includes in the solution: make convertible fission fuel material suspend in the solution.
22. methods as claimed in claim 19, wherein arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron translucent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps undissolved
Include in the solution: in reactor core, isotropically arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron semi-transparent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in bright liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps the most molten
Solution is in the solution.
23. methods as claimed in claim 19, wherein arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron translucent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps undissolved
Include in the solution: in reactor core, anisotropically arrange convertible fission fuel material with to be dissolved in neutron semi-transparent
The solution contact of the fissible fission fuel material in bright liquid carrier material, convertible fission fuel material keeps the most molten
Solution is in the solution.
24. methods as claimed in claim 23, wherein anisotropically arrange in reactor core that convertible nuclear fission is fired
Material material contacts with the solution of the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron, convertible
Fission fuel material keeps undissolved and includes in the solution: in the convertible renewing zone of reactor core, arrange undissolved
Convertible fission fuel material and the fissible fission fuel material being dissolved in the translucent liquid carrier material of neutron
Solution contact.
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