GB985463A - Improvements relating to nuclear reactors - Google Patents

Improvements relating to nuclear reactors

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Publication number
GB985463A
GB985463A GB39278/62A GB3927862A GB985463A GB 985463 A GB985463 A GB 985463A GB 39278/62 A GB39278/62 A GB 39278/62A GB 3927862 A GB3927862 A GB 3927862A GB 985463 A GB985463 A GB 985463A
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
coolant
core
tank
tanks
heat exchanger
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Expired
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GB39278/62A
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English (en)
Inventor
John Michael Laithwaite
William George Hutchinson
Leslie Charles Cole
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UK Atomic Energy Authority
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UK Atomic Energy Authority
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Priority to BE638823D priority Critical patent/BE638823A/xx
Application filed by UK Atomic Energy Authority filed Critical UK Atomic Energy Authority
Priority to GB39278/62A priority patent/GB985463A/en
Priority to GB41045/63A priority patent/GB985464A/en
Priority to US238440A priority patent/US3182002A/en
Priority to US238409A priority patent/US3242981A/en
Priority to FR950816A priority patent/FR1378322A/fr
Publication of GB985463A publication Critical patent/GB985463A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
    • G21C1/00—Reactor types
    • G21C1/02—Fast fission reactors, i.e. reactors not using a moderator ; Metal cooled reactors; Fast breeders
    • G21C1/03—Fast fission reactors, i.e. reactors not using a moderator ; Metal cooled reactors; Fast breeders cooled by a coolant not essentially pressurised, e.g. pool-type reactors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D7/00—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
    • F28D7/06—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits having a single U-bend
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D21/00—Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups F28D1/00 - F28D20/00
    • F28D2021/0019—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for
    • F28D2021/0054—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for for nuclear applications
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E30/00—Energy generation of nuclear origin
    • Y02E30/30—Nuclear fission reactors

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Plasma & Fusion (AREA)
  • High Energy & Nuclear Physics (AREA)
  • Heat-Exchange Devices With Radiators And Conduit Assemblies (AREA)
  • Structure Of Emergency Protection For Nuclear Reactors (AREA)
GB39278/62A 1962-10-17 1962-10-17 Improvements relating to nuclear reactors Expired GB985463A (en)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
BE638823D BE638823A (GUID-C5D7CC26-194C-43D0-91A1-9AE8C70A9BFF.html) 1962-10-17
GB39278/62A GB985463A (en) 1962-10-17 1962-10-17 Improvements relating to nuclear reactors
GB41045/63A GB985464A (en) 1962-10-17 1962-10-17 Improvements relating to heat exchangers particularly for nuclear reactors
US238440A US3182002A (en) 1962-10-17 1962-11-19 Liquid cooled nuclear reactor with improved heat exchange arrangement
US238409A US3242981A (en) 1962-10-17 1962-11-19 Nuclear reactor heat exchangers
FR950816A FR1378322A (fr) 1962-10-17 1963-10-16 Réacteur nucléaire

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB39278/62A GB985463A (en) 1962-10-17 1962-10-17 Improvements relating to nuclear reactors

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GB985463A true GB985463A (en) 1965-03-10

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GB41045/63A Expired GB985464A (en) 1962-10-17 1962-10-17 Improvements relating to heat exchangers particularly for nuclear reactors

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GB41045/63A Expired GB985464A (en) 1962-10-17 1962-10-17 Improvements relating to heat exchangers particularly for nuclear reactors

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US (2) US3182002A (GUID-C5D7CC26-194C-43D0-91A1-9AE8C70A9BFF.html)
BE (1) BE638823A (GUID-C5D7CC26-194C-43D0-91A1-9AE8C70A9BFF.html)
GB (2) GB985463A (GUID-C5D7CC26-194C-43D0-91A1-9AE8C70A9BFF.html)

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EP0006802A1 (fr) * 1978-06-23 1980-01-09 COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE Etablissement de Caractère Scientifique Technique et Industriel Chaudière nucléaire à métal liquide caloporteur
EP0006800A1 (fr) * 1978-06-23 1980-01-09 COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE Etablissement de Caractère Scientifique Technique et Industriel Chaudière nucléaire à neutrons rapides à métal caloporteur
FR2429478A1 (fr) * 1978-06-23 1980-01-18 Commissariat Energie Atomique Chaudiere nucleaire a neutrons rapides et a metal liquide caloporteur
FR2429477A1 (fr) * 1978-06-23 1980-01-18 Commissariat Energie Atomique Chaudiere nucleaire a neutrons rapides a metal liquide caloporteur
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EP0048672A1 (fr) * 1980-09-19 1982-03-31 Novatome Réacteur nucléaire à échangeurs de chaleur intégrés
CN117083682A (zh) * 2021-03-15 2023-11-17 阿科姆工程合资(控股)公司 具有液态金属冷却剂的核反应堆

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GB985464A (en) 1965-03-10
BE638823A (GUID-C5D7CC26-194C-43D0-91A1-9AE8C70A9BFF.html)
US3242981A (en) 1966-03-29
US3182002A (en) 1965-05-04

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