Published April 5, 1984 | Version v1
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Process for assembling a nuclear fuel element

Description

Before insertion into the spacers, the fuel rocks are coated with a self-hardening layer of water-soluble polyvinyl and/or polyether polymer to prevent scratches on the cladding tubes. After insertion, the protective conting is removed by means of water. (orig.)

Availability note (English)

MF available from INIS under the Report Number.

Abstract (German)

Die Brennstaebe werden vor dem Einziehen in die Abstandshalter mit einem Schutzueberzug aus einem selbsthaertenden, wasserloeslichen Polyvinyl- und/oder Polyetherpolimer ueberzogen, um ein Verkratzen der Huellrohre zu vermeiden. Der Ueberzug wird nach dem Einbau mit Wasser entfernt. (orig.)

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Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Verfahren zum Zusammenbau (Assemblieren) eines Kernreaktorbrennelementes

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
8 p.
IPC:
Int. Cl. G21C 21/00.
IPC
Int. Cl. G21C 21/00.
Patent number
DE patent document 3236665/A/

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
17046766
Subject category
S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
FUEL CANS; FUEL FABRICATION PLANTS; FUEL RODS; POLYMERS; PROTECTIVE COATINGS; SPACERS
Descriptors DEC
COATINGS; FUEL ELEMENTS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; REACTOR COMPONENTS