Fuel handling system, layout, and process for nuclear reactor
Номер патента: EP4197008A1
Опубликовано: 21-06-2023
Автор(ы): David L. MAJOR, Jesse R. CHEATHAM III., John E. TRUAX, Owen Dean Nelson, Samuel J. Miller, Shirly I. Rodriguez Rojas
Принадлежит: TerraPower LLC
Опубликовано: 21-06-2023
Автор(ы): David L. MAJOR, Jesse R. CHEATHAM III., John E. TRUAX, Owen Dean Nelson, Samuel J. Miller, Shirly I. Rodriguez Rojas
Принадлежит: TerraPower LLC
Реферат: A method of handling spent nuclear fuel assemblies immerses the spent nuclear fuel assemblies in water in a relatively short time period when compared to traditional methods. A spent nuclear fuel assembly is removed from a nuclear reactor, an inert gas is applied to the fuel assembly, moisture content in the inert gas is gradually increased as it is applied to the fuel assembly, and the fuel assembly is immersed in water. The fuel assembly is immersed relatively quickly, within about 2 hours or less, which improves safety and allows normal processing and handling equipment to care for the fuel assembly. The fuel assembly may then be loaded into a cask for long-term storage and/or disposal.
Method for supporting the fuel rods in fuel bundles for nuclear nuclear reactors during transport.
Номер патента: DK129816B. Автор: L Toernblom,P Fejes,T Olsson,Santen A Van. Владелец: ASEA AB. Дата публикации: 1974-11-18.