Small, fast neutron spectrum nuclear power plant with a long refueling interval
AssigneeAdvanced Reactor Concepts LLC
InventorLeon C. Walters
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Abstract
Nuclear reactor systems and methods are described having many unique features tailored to address the special conditions and needs of emerging markets. The fast neutron spectrum nuclear reactor system may include a reactor having a reactor tank. A reactor core may be located within the reactor tank. The reactor core may include a fuel column of metal or cermet fuel using liquid sodium as a heat transfer medium. A pump may circulate the liquid sodium through a heat exchanger. The system may include a balance of plant with no nuclear safety function. The reactor may be modular, and may produce approximately 100 MW e.
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A wedge for a core clamping system, the wedge comprising:
- a first end and a second end wherein the first end has less surface area than the surface area of the second end;
- a driveline coupled to a vertical positioning mechanism connected to a reactor deck;
- wherein the wedge is vertically adjustable;
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- said wedge is configured to loosen a nuclear fuel core assembly for fuel handling.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.