GB874426A - Improved nuclear reactor core design - Google Patents
Improved nuclear reactor core designInfo
- Publication number
- GB874426A GB874426A GB11741/58A GB1174158A GB874426A GB 874426 A GB874426 A GB 874426A GB 11741/58 A GB11741/58 A GB 11741/58A GB 1174158 A GB1174158 A GB 1174158A GB 874426 A GB874426 A GB 874426A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- tubes
- sheath
- moderator
- graphite
- cans
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 abstract 4
- OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon Chemical compound [C] OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 3
- 239000002826 coolant Substances 0.000 abstract 3
- 229910002804 graphite Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 3
- 239000010439 graphite Substances 0.000 abstract 3
- 235000020637 scallop Nutrition 0.000 abstract 3
- 241000237503 Pectinidae Species 0.000 abstract 2
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 2
- RTAQQCXQSZGOHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Titanium Chemical compound [Ti] RTAQQCXQSZGOHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 2
- QCWXUUIWCKQGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N Zirconium Chemical compound [Zr] QCWXUUIWCKQGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000006096 absorbing agent Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 229910052719 titanium Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000010936 titanium Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 229910052726 zirconium Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 2
- DGAQECJNVWCQMB-PUAWFVPOSA-M Ilexoside XXIX Chemical compound C[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(CC[C@@]3(C(=CC[C@H]4[C@]3(CC[C@@H]5[C@@]4(CC[C@@H](C5(C)C)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])C)C)[C@@H]2[C@]1(C)O)C)C(=O)O[C@H]6[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O6)CO)O)O)O.[Na+] DGAQECJNVWCQMB-PUAWFVPOSA-M 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910001030 Iron–nickel alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910000990 Ni alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- 241000237509 Patinopecten sp. Species 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910045601 alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000000956 alloy Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- QDWJUBJKEHXSMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N boranylidynenickel Chemical compound [Ni]#B QDWJUBJKEHXSMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000005253 cladding Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 210000001520 comb Anatomy 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910052708 sodium Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
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Classifications
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- 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
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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
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- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
- G21C5/00—Moderator or core structure; Selection of materials for use as moderator
- G21C5/14—Moderator or core structure; Selection of materials for use as moderator characterised by shape
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- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
- G21C5/00—Moderator or core structure; Selection of materials for use as moderator
- G21C5/14—Moderator or core structure; Selection of materials for use as moderator characterised by shape
- G21C5/16—Shape of its constituent parts
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E30/00—Energy generation of nuclear origin
- Y02E30/30—Nuclear fission reactors
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Plasma & Fusion (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- High Energy & Nuclear Physics (AREA)
- Monitoring And Testing Of Nuclear Reactors (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US656369A US2929768A (en) | 1957-05-01 | 1957-05-01 | Nuclear reactor core design |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB874426A true GB874426A (en) | 1961-08-10 |
Family
ID=24632734
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB11741/58A Expired GB874426A (en) | 1957-05-01 | 1958-04-14 | Improved nuclear reactor core design |
Country Status (6)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US2929768A (OSRAM) |
| BE (1) | BE566973A (OSRAM) |
| CH (1) | CH352419A (OSRAM) |
| DE (1) | DE1251878B (OSRAM) |
| FR (1) | FR1206698A (OSRAM) |
| GB (1) | GB874426A (OSRAM) |
Families Citing this family (24)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3121052A (en) * | 1958-08-18 | 1964-02-11 | Robert M Peterson | Calandria type sodium graphite reactor |
| DE1144411B (de) * | 1959-03-16 | 1963-02-28 | Havilland Engine Co Ltd | Reaktorkern fuer Atomkernreaktoren |
| GB948909A (en) * | 1959-06-19 | 1964-02-05 | Rolls Royce | Improvements in or relating to nuclear reactors |
| GB923343A (en) * | 1959-08-17 | 1963-04-10 | Atomic Energy Authority Uk | Improvements in or relating to nuclear reactor fuel elements |
| US3177122A (en) * | 1960-02-23 | 1965-04-06 | Internuclear Company | Multi-purpose reactor |
| DE1205204B (de) * | 1960-04-13 | 1965-11-18 | Atomkraftwerk Rheinsberg Mit B | Kernreaktor, insbesondere Siedewasserreaktor, mit auswechselbaren Brennelementen |
| US3186913A (en) * | 1960-05-18 | 1965-06-01 | North American Aviation Inc | Graphite moderated nuclear reactor |
| US3220926A (en) * | 1960-06-16 | 1965-11-30 | North American Aviation Inc | Nuclear reactor core unit cell |
| GB908305A (en) * | 1960-07-01 | 1962-10-17 | Atomic Energy Authority Uk | Improvements in or relating to nuclear reactors |
| NL266451A (OSRAM) * | 1960-07-04 | |||
| GB932463A (en) * | 1960-10-27 | 1963-07-24 | Atomic Energy Authority Uk | Improvements in or relating to nuclear fuel elements |
| NL275721A (OSRAM) * | 1961-03-09 | |||
| NL278535A (OSRAM) * | 1961-05-17 | 1900-01-01 | ||
| US3296085A (en) * | 1964-07-24 | 1967-01-03 | William S Peck | Calandria core for sodium graphite reactor |
| DE2719613C2 (de) * | 1977-05-03 | 1985-04-04 | Hochtemperatur-Kernkraftwerk GmbH (HKG) Gemeinsames Europäisches Unternehmen, 4701 Uentrop | Gasgekühlter Hochtemperatur-Kernreaktor |
| US4716007A (en) * | 1980-12-16 | 1987-12-29 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Spectral shift reactor |
| US4692296A (en) * | 1980-12-16 | 1987-09-08 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Mechanical spectral shift reactor |
| US4432934A (en) * | 1980-12-16 | 1984-02-21 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Displacer rod for use in a mechanical spectral shift reactor |
| US4710340A (en) * | 1980-12-16 | 1987-12-01 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Mechanical spectral shift reactor |
| US4569820A (en) * | 1981-05-13 | 1986-02-11 | Ga Technologies Inc. | Nuclear reactor core and fuel element therefor |
| FR2535508B1 (fr) * | 1982-10-27 | 1986-07-04 | Framatome Sa | Reacteur nucleaire a rendement ameliore |
| US4751043A (en) * | 1984-02-03 | 1988-06-14 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Radial neutron reflector |
| US4941159A (en) * | 1988-10-14 | 1990-07-10 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Low neutron fluence nuclear reactor internals |
| CA2780437C (en) | 2012-06-20 | 2023-08-08 | Kelvin Storage Canada Inc. | Global renewable energy transportation system |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2774730A (en) * | 1944-09-05 | 1956-12-18 | Gale J Young | Neutronic reactor having a flattened activity curve |
| US2743226A (en) * | 1949-08-16 | 1956-04-24 | Henry W Newson | Apparatus for the bombardment of samples with fast neutrons |
| US2780596A (en) * | 1950-11-06 | 1957-02-05 | George A Anderson | Neutronic reactor |
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- BE BE566973D patent/BE566973A/xx unknown
- DE DENDAT1251878D patent/DE1251878B/de active Pending
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1957
- 1957-05-01 US US656369A patent/US2929768A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1958
- 1958-04-14 GB GB11741/58A patent/GB874426A/en not_active Expired
- 1958-04-28 CH CH352419D patent/CH352419A/fr unknown
- 1958-04-30 FR FR1206698D patent/FR1206698A/fr not_active Expired
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| CH352419A (fr) | 1961-02-28 |
| FR1206698A (fr) | 1960-02-11 |
| BE566973A (OSRAM) | 1900-01-01 |
| DE1251878B (OSRAM) | 1900-01-01 |
| US2929768A (en) | 1960-03-22 |
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