JPH0136915B2 - - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- JPH0136915B2 JPH0136915B2 JP57145588A JP14558882A JPH0136915B2 JP H0136915 B2 JPH0136915 B2 JP H0136915B2 JP 57145588 A JP57145588 A JP 57145588A JP 14558882 A JP14558882 A JP 14558882A JP H0136915 B2 JPH0136915 B2 JP H0136915B2
- Authority
- JP
- Japan
- Prior art keywords
- nuclear fuel
- column
- vessel
- zirconium
- container
- 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
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- 239000003758 nuclear fuel Substances 0.000 claims description 116
- QCWXUUIWCKQGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N Zirconium Chemical compound [Zr] QCWXUUIWCKQGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 47
- 230000004888 barrier function Effects 0.000 claims description 34
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 34
- 229910001093 Zr alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 26
- 238000005253 cladding Methods 0.000 claims description 18
- 230000001681 protective effect Effects 0.000 claims description 14
- 229910052726 zirconium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 10
- 239000008188 pellet Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 229910052778 Plutonium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910052770 Uranium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- OYEHPCDNVJXUIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N plutonium atom Chemical compound [Pu] OYEHPCDNVJXUIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000013078 crystal Substances 0.000 claims 4
- ZSLUVFAKFWKJRC-IGMARMGPSA-N 232Th Chemical compound [232Th] ZSLUVFAKFWKJRC-IGMARMGPSA-N 0.000 claims 2
- 229910052776 Thorium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 2
- JFALSRSLKYAFGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N uranium(0) Chemical compound [U] JFALSRSLKYAFGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 description 36
- 239000002131 composite material Substances 0.000 description 22
- 230000004992 fission Effects 0.000 description 21
- 239000001257 hydrogen Substances 0.000 description 17
- 229910052739 hydrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 description 17
- UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Hydrogen Chemical compound [H][H] UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 16
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Chemical compound O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 7
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 6
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 5
- 239000002826 coolant Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000002939 deleterious effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000009825 accumulation Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000009471 action Effects 0.000 description 2
- 229910045601 alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000000956 alloy Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000009835 boiling Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000005260 corrosion Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000007797 corrosion Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000005336 cracking Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000001066 destructive effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000001307 helium Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910052734 helium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- SWQJXJOGLNCZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N helium atom Chemical compound [He] SWQJXJOGLNCZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 125000004435 hydrogen atom Chemical group [H]* 0.000 description 2
- 230000014759 maintenance of location Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000009467 reduction Effects 0.000 description 2
- 229910000979 O alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000002253 acid Substances 0.000 description 1
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000015556 catabolic process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000003153 chemical reaction reagent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 150000001875 compounds Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 239000012141 concentrate Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000354 decomposition reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000007423 decrease Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000006731 degradation reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000593 degrading effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000000945 filler Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000227 grinding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 150000004678 hydrides Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 239000012535 impurity Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011261 inert gas Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000003993 interaction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229910001338 liquidmetal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 230000002101 lytic effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010297 mechanical methods and process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 description 1
- DNNLEMIRRGUGOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N oxygen(2-);thorium(4+) Chemical class [O-2].[O-2].[Th+4] DNNLEMIRRGUGOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 230000000149 penetrating effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010248 power generation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000004449 solid propellant Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910003452 thorium oxide Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- DNYWZCXLKNTFFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N uranium Chemical compound [U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U][U] DNYWZCXLKNTFFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- QSGNKXDSTRDWKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N zirconium dihydride Chemical compound [ZrH2] QSGNKXDSTRDWKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910000568 zirconium hydride Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- -1 zirconium hydride compounds Chemical class 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
- G21C3/00—Reactor fuel elements and their assemblies; Selection of substances for use as reactor fuel elements
- G21C3/02—Fuel elements
- G21C3/04—Constructional details
- G21C3/16—Details of the construction within the casing
- G21C3/20—Details of the construction within the casing with coating on fuel or on inside of casing; with non-active interlayer between casing and active material with multiple casings or multiple active layers
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E30/00—Energy generation of nuclear origin
- Y02E30/30—Nuclear fission reactors
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- 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)
- Structure Of Emergency Protection For Nuclear Reactors (AREA)
- Glass Compositions (AREA)
- Catalysts (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US29575781A | 1981-08-24 | 1981-08-24 | |
| US295757 | 1981-08-24 |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPS5866093A JPS5866093A (ja) | 1983-04-20 |
| JPH0136915B2 true JPH0136915B2 (en, 2012) | 1989-08-03 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP57145588A Granted JPS5866093A (ja) | 1981-08-24 | 1982-08-24 | 核燃料要素 |
Country Status (9)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS5866093A (en, 2012) |
| BE (1) | BE894171A (en, 2012) |
| CA (1) | CA1205927A (en, 2012) |
| DE (1) | DE3226403A1 (en, 2012) |
| ES (1) | ES279692Y (en, 2012) |
| FR (1) | FR2511803B1 (en, 2012) |
| GB (1) | GB2104711B (en, 2012) |
| IT (1) | IT8222715A0 (en, 2012) |
| SE (1) | SE451415B (en, 2012) |
Families Citing this family (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4775508A (en) * | 1985-03-08 | 1988-10-04 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Zirconium alloy fuel cladding resistant to PCI crack propagation |
| US4933136A (en) * | 1985-03-08 | 1990-06-12 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Water reactor fuel cladding |
| SE509382C2 (sv) * | 1996-02-23 | 1999-01-18 | Asea Atom Ab | Komponent som är utformad för användning i en lättvattenreaktor samt förfarande för att framställa en sådan komponent |
| US6512806B2 (en) | 1996-02-23 | 2003-01-28 | Westinghouse Atom Ab | Component designed for use in a light water reactor, and a method for the manufacture of such a component |
| RU2170956C1 (ru) * | 2000-07-31 | 2001-07-20 | Государственный научный центр РФ Всероссийский научно-исследовательский институт неорганических материалов им. акад. А.А. Бочвара | Твэл ядерного реактора |
| RU2347289C1 (ru) * | 2007-07-09 | 2009-02-20 | Федеральное государственное унитарное предприятие "Всероссийский научно-исследовательский институт неорганических материалов имени академика А.А. Бочвара" | Твэл ядерного реактора |
| US20140169516A1 (en) * | 2012-12-14 | 2014-06-19 | Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas, Llc | Fuel rods with varying axial characteristics and nuclear fuel assemblies including the same |
Family Cites Families (13)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA805850A (en) * | 1969-02-04 | Sawatzky Anton | Protection of zirconium alloy components against hydriding | |
| US2772964A (en) * | 1954-03-15 | 1956-12-04 | Westinghouse Electric Corp | Zirconium alloys |
| US3085059A (en) * | 1958-10-02 | 1963-04-09 | Gen Motors Corp | Fuel element for nuclear reactors |
| NL6703265A (en, 2012) * | 1966-03-09 | 1967-09-11 | ||
| BE792371A (fr) * | 1971-12-08 | 1973-03-30 | Gen Electric | Cartouche de combustible nucleaire |
| US3969186A (en) * | 1974-02-11 | 1976-07-13 | General Electric Company | Nuclear fuel element |
| IL46627A (en) * | 1974-04-12 | 1977-04-29 | Gen Electric | Conditioning of nuclear reactor fuel |
| GB1507487A (en) * | 1974-06-24 | 1978-04-12 | Gen Electric | Nuclear fuel element |
| GB1525717A (en) * | 1974-11-11 | 1978-09-20 | Gen Electric | Nuclear fuel elements |
| US4200492A (en) * | 1976-09-27 | 1980-04-29 | General Electric Company | Nuclear fuel element |
| US4045288A (en) * | 1974-11-11 | 1977-08-30 | General Electric Company | Nuclear fuel element |
| JPS5445494A (en) * | 1977-09-16 | 1979-04-10 | Toshiba Corp | Fuel element |
| CA1139023A (en) * | 1979-06-04 | 1983-01-04 | John H. Davies | Thermal-mechanical treatment of composite nuclear fuel element cladding |
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1982
- 1982-06-23 GB GB08218232A patent/GB2104711B/en not_active Expired
- 1982-07-15 DE DE19823226403 patent/DE3226403A1/de active Granted
- 1982-08-03 IT IT8222715A patent/IT8222715A0/it unknown
- 1982-08-19 ES ES1982279692U patent/ES279692Y/es not_active Expired
- 1982-08-20 CA CA000409841A patent/CA1205927A/en not_active Expired
- 1982-08-20 FR FR8214385A patent/FR2511803B1/fr not_active Expired
- 1982-08-23 SE SE8204812A patent/SE451415B/sv not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1982-08-23 BE BE0/208856A patent/BE894171A/fr not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1982-08-24 JP JP57145588A patent/JPS5866093A/ja active Granted
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| JPS5866093A (ja) | 1983-04-20 |
| FR2511803B1 (fr) | 1986-01-10 |
| SE8204812D0 (sv) | 1982-08-23 |
| IT8222715A0 (it) | 1982-08-03 |
| CA1205927A (en) | 1986-06-10 |
| FR2511803A1 (fr) | 1983-02-25 |
| ES279692Y (es) | 1985-06-01 |
| GB2104711B (en) | 1985-05-09 |
| DE3226403A1 (de) | 1983-03-10 |
| SE451415B (sv) | 1987-10-05 |
| BE894171A (fr) | 1983-02-23 |
| GB2104711A (en) | 1983-03-09 |
| ES279692U (es) | 1984-11-16 |
| SE8204812L (sv) | 1983-02-25 |
| DE3226403C2 (en, 2012) | 1987-07-16 |
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