Nuclear reactor fuel assembly with fuel rod removal means

A fuel assembly for a nuclear reactor is provided with two access plugs in the adapter plate of the top nozzle whereby selected fuel rods can be removed and replaced without disassembling the assembly and while the assembly is in place in its operating position in the core region.

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Main Authors WILSON; JOHN F, GJERTSEN; ROBERT K, WEILAND, JR.; WALTER F
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.10.1986
Edition4
Subjects
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
NUCLEAR REACTORS
PHYSICS
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Summary:A fuel assembly for a nuclear reactor is provided with two access plugs in the adapter plate of the top nozzle whereby selected fuel rods can be removed and replaced without disassembling the assembly and while the assembly is in place in its operating position in the core region.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19830545419