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Process for the production of fuel combined articles for addition in block shaped high temperature fuel elements
Assignee: Hobeg Hochtemperaturreaktor Brennelement GmbH
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Filing: 1974-07-17
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1994-07-17
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a process for the production of fuel compacts consisting of an isotropic, radiation resistant graphite matrix of good heat conductivity having embedded therein coated fuel and/or fertile particles for insertion into high temperature fuel elements by providing the coated fuel and/or fertile particles with an overcoat of molding mixture consisting of graphite powder and a thermoplastic resin binder. The particles after the overcoating are provided with hardener and lubricant only on the surface and subsequently are compressed in a die heated to a constant temperature of about 150°C., hardened and discharged therefrom as finished compacts.
Inventors
- 👤 Milan Hrovat
- 👤 Lothar Rachor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:33
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; G21C3/64; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
In a process for the production of fuel compacts consisting of an isotropic, radiation resistant graphite matrix of good heat conductivity and having embedded therein coated particles of the group consisting of (1) coated fuel particles, (2) coated fertile particles and (3) a mixture of coated fuel particles and coated fertile particles for insertion in high temperature fuel elements of the coated particles (1), (2) or (3) being overcoated with a molding composition consisting essentially of graphite powder and a binder of a thermoplastic resin capable of being hardened the improvement comprising providing only the outer surface of the overcoat with a hardener for the resin and a lubricant and subsequently compressing in a mold at a constant temperature of about 150°C. and removing the hardened and finished compacts therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
In a process for the production of fuel compacts consisting of an isotropic, radiation resistant graphite matrix of good heat conductivity and having embedded therein coated particles of the group consisting of (1) coated fuel particles, (2) coated fertile particles and (3) a mixture of coated fuel particles and coated fertile particles for insertion in high temperature fuel elements of the coated particles (1), (2) or (3) being overcoated with a molding composition consisting essentially of graphite powder and a binder of a thermoplastic resin capable of being hardened the improvement comprising providing only the outer surface of the overcoat with a hardener for the resin and a lubricant and subsequently compressing in a mold at a constant temperature of about 150°C. and removing the hardened and finished compacts therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the thermoplastic resin is a phenol-aldehyde resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the resin is a phenol-formaldehyde novolak.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the hardener is hexamethylenetetramine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein a portion of the particles are replaced by similar granulates three dimensionally precompressed and of about the same particle size as said coated particles (1), (2) or (3), said granulates are also provided only on the outer surface of the overcoat with a hardener for the resin and a lubricant and the mixture of particles and precompressed granulates are compressed at said constant temperature of about 150°C. to harden the resin and form the finished compacts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 1, comprising applying the hardener and lubricant simultaneously to said overcoat surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process according to claim 1 comprising adding the hardener and lubricant dissolved in a solvent to the overcoat surface, said solvent being one which does not dissolve the resin binder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
A process according to claim 7 wherein the solvent is trichloroethylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 1 comprising completing the hardening during the molding after the conclusion of the densification.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the thermoplastic resin is a phenol-formaldehyde novolak, cresol-formaldehyde resin, furfuryl alcohol resin or phenolhexamethylene tetramine resin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |