| 发明名称 | Sheathed, annular metal nuclear fuel | ||
| 摘要 | A sheathed, annular metal fuel system is described. A metal fuel pin system is described that includes an annular metal nuclear fuel alloy. A sheath may surround the metal nuclear fuel alloy, and a cladding may surround the sheath. A gas plenum may also be present. Mold arrangements and methods of fabrication of the sheathed, annular metal fuel are also described. | ||
| 申请公布号 | US9008259(B2) | 申请公布日期 | 2015.04.14 |
| 申请号 | US201113004974 | 申请日期 | 2011.01.12 |
| 申请人 | Advanced Reactor Concepts LLC | 发明人 | Walters Leon C. |
| 分类号 | G21C3/06;G21C3/04;G21C3/60;G21C21/02;G21C3/00 | 主分类号 | G21C3/06 |
| 代理机构 | Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. | 代理人 | Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. |
| 主权项 | 1. A metal fuel pin system for a nuclear reactor, the system comprising: an annular metal nuclear fuel alloy, wherein a central hole provides for an effective fuel density of 75% or less upon irradiation; a zirconium sheath surrounding and fit tightly to the metal nuclear fuel alloy; a cladding surrounding the sheath; and a gas plenum. | ||
| 地址 | Idaho Falls ID US | ||