SPECIFICATIONS AND FABRICATION PROCEDURES FOR PM-2A CONTROL ROD FUEL ELEMENTS.

Abstract

Stainless steel-base fuel components of thin plate-type construction and containing a dispersion of UO2 have been successfully employed in powering the Army Package Power Reactor. The component is designed for radioactive service in pressurized water and consists of sixteen composite fuel plates joined into an integral unit or assembly by brazing. Specifications covering loading, materials, and processing are presented. A list of applicable drawings and the process flow diagram are included.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 11, 1959
Accession Number
AD0608319

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Control Rods
  • Coverings
  • Dispersions
  • Fabrication
  • Integrals
  • Material Forming Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Specifications
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel

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