Bottom nozzle with internal debris filter

A debris filter bottom nozzle configured for use in a nuclear reactor fuel assembly, the debris filter bottom nozzle comprising:

• a plate body;
• a plurality of flow passages formed within the plate body, wherein each flow passage of the plurality of flow passages comprises an inlet proximal to a first surface of the plate body and an outlet proximal to a second surface of the plate body, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface,
• wherein at least one flow passage of the plurality of flow passages has a filter respectively positioned therein, the filter comprising an uppermost end and a lowermost end,
• wherein each of the at least one flow passage comprises a venturi-shape having:
• an upper end in communication with the outlet and defining a first diameter;
• a central portion defining a second diameter;
• and
• a lower end in communication with the inlet and defining a third diameter;
• the second diameter being less than the first diameter and the third diameter,
• wherein the uppermost end of the filter and the lowermost end of the filter are situated between the upper end of the venturi-shape and the lower end of the venturi-shape, and
• wherein the plate body, the plurality of flow passages, and each filter are co-formed as a single piece unitary body.