GB824829A - Nuclear reactors - Google Patents

Nuclear reactors

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Publication number
GB824829A
GB824829A GB4330/58A GB433058A GB824829A GB 824829 A GB824829 A GB 824829A GB 4330/58 A GB4330/58 A GB 4330/58A GB 433058 A GB433058 A GB 433058A GB 824829 A GB824829 A GB 824829A
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
nuclear reactors
silicon
zirconium
uranium
alloy
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Expired
Application number
GB4330/58A
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Sulzer AG
Original Assignee
Sulzer AG
Gebrueder Sulzer AG
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Publication date
Application filed by Sulzer AG, Gebrueder Sulzer AG filed Critical Sulzer AG
Publication of GB824829A publication Critical patent/GB824829A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C1/00—Reactor types
    • G21C1/04—Thermal reactors ; Epithermal reactors
    • G21C1/06—Heterogeneous reactors, i.e. in which fuel and moderator are separated
    • G21C1/14—Heterogeneous reactors, i.e. in which fuel and moderator are separated moderator being substantially not pressurised, e.g. swimming-pool reactor
    • G21C1/16—Heterogeneous reactors, i.e. in which fuel and moderator are separated moderator being substantially not pressurised, e.g. swimming-pool reactor moderator and coolant being different or separated, e.g. sodium-graphite reactor, sodium-heavy water reactor or organic coolant-heavy water reactor
    • G21C1/18—Heterogeneous reactors, i.e. in which fuel and moderator are separated moderator being substantially not pressurised, e.g. swimming-pool reactor moderator and coolant being different or separated, e.g. sodium-graphite reactor, sodium-heavy water reactor or organic coolant-heavy water reactor coolant being pressurised
    • G21C1/20—Heterogeneous reactors, i.e. in which fuel and moderator are separated moderator being substantially not pressurised, e.g. swimming-pool reactor moderator and coolant being different or separated, e.g. sodium-graphite reactor, sodium-heavy water reactor or organic coolant-heavy water reactor coolant being pressurised moderator being liquid, e.g. pressure-tube reactor
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C15/00—Cooling arrangements within the pressure vessel containing the core; Selection of specific coolants
    • G21C15/02—Arrangements or disposition of passages in which heat is transferred to the coolant; Coolant flow control devices
    • G21C15/04—Arrangements or disposition of passages in which heat is transferred to the coolant; Coolant flow control devices from fissile or breeder material
    • G21C15/06—Arrangements or disposition of passages in which heat is transferred to the coolant; Coolant flow control devices from fissile or breeder material in fuel elements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C3/00—Reactor fuel elements and their assemblies; Selection of substances for use as reactor fuel elements
    • G21C3/02—Fuel elements
    • G21C3/04—Constructional details
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C3/00—Reactor fuel elements and their assemblies; Selection of substances for use as reactor fuel elements
    • G21C3/02—Fuel elements
    • G21C3/04—Constructional details
    • G21C3/16—Details of the construction within the casing
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E30/00—Energy generation of nuclear origin
    • Y02E30/30—Nuclear fission reactors

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Plasma & Fusion (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • High Energy & Nuclear Physics (AREA)
  • Heat-Exchange Devices With Radiators And Conduit Assemblies (AREA)
  • Manufacture And Refinement Of Metals (AREA)

Abstract

An alloy of uranium for use in a nuclear reactor contains up to 1.5% of silicon and 5% if zirconium alternatively up to 1.5% of silicon and 1.5% of iron. A further alloy described comprises uranium with up to 7% of zirconium and up to 3% of niobium.
GB4330/58A 1957-04-17 1958-02-10 Nuclear reactors Expired GB824829A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CH348212T 1957-04-17
CH350724T 1957-05-28

Publications (1)

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GB824829A true GB824829A (en) 1959-12-02

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GB4330/58A Expired GB824829A (en) 1957-04-17 1958-02-10 Nuclear reactors

Country Status (5)

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BE (1) BE566754A (en)
CH (2) CH348212A (en)
DE (1) DE1080236B (en)
FR (1) FR1203515A (en)
GB (1) GB824829A (en)

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
NL281496A (en) * 1962-06-13 1900-01-01
US3156625A (en) * 1962-10-22 1964-11-10 Harty Harold Core for a supercritical pressure power reactor
BE637885A (en) * 1962-10-22
GB1169714A (en) * 1966-08-08 1969-11-05 Atomic Energy Authority Uk Nuclear Reactor Fuel Elements

Family Cites Families (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1126414A (en) * 1955-02-16 1956-11-22 Thomson Houston Comp Francaise Further training in nuclear reactors

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Publication number Publication date
CH348212A (en) 1960-08-15
FR1203515A (en) 1960-01-19
CH350724A (en) 1960-12-15
DE1080236B (en) 1960-04-21
BE566754A (en) 1958-10-14

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