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Apparatus for increasing power density in a boiling liquid nuclear reactor
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1969-07-23
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-07-23
Abstract
Abstract The power output of a boiling liquid reactor is increased by providing means for forming a vortex within the boiling zone of coolant channels.
Inventors
- 👤 William M Knox
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:16
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C15/00; G21C15/02; G21C15/04; G21C15/06; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
19 words
The reactor of claim 1 wherein said means for forming a vortex extends partially into said tubular fuel element.
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