A DRIVER COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR A CAVITATION NUCLEAR REACTOR

摘要

A driver coupling assembly for use with a solid cavitation nuclear reactor or CNR is provided. The CNR is comprised of a central reactor portion and one or more extensions that are used to couple acoustic energy from the driver assemblies into the reactor. The end sections of the reactor extensions include one or more threaded portions which are coupled to the driver assemblies, allowing both tensile and compressive forces to be efficiently communicated to the reactor. One or more coupling members can be interposed between the driver assemblies and the reactor extensions, the coupling members providing additional sealing surfaces as well as thermal insulation.