Published February 29, 1984 | Version v1
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Nuclear reactor fuel elements

Description

A casing for a nuclear reactor fuel element is hexagonal in section and a central region as viewed axially of each side is, using isostatic pressure, formed with an outward projection integral with the material of the casing to provide a wear surface. Removable formers having recesses are urged sealingly against the casing sides. The wear surfaces may be provided with a hard facing. (author)

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MF available from INIS under the Report Number.

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Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
5 p.
IPC:
Int. Cl. B21d26/02; G21c3/12.
IPC
Int. Cl. B21d26/02; G21c3/12.
Patent number
GB patent document 2124953/A/

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
15059312
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Descriptors DEI
FUEL CANS; FUEL ELEMENTS; HEXAGONAL CONFIGURATION; PRESSING; SURFACES; WEAR; WEAR RESISTANCE
Descriptors DEC
CONFIGURATION; FABRICATION; MATERIALS WORKING; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; REACTOR COMPONENTS

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
GB patent application 8223282.