Scratch preventing method of assembling nuclear fuel bundles, and the assembly

The disclosed invention comprises a method for assembling fuel bundles for service in nuclear reactors which minimizes damage to the assembled components of a nature that renders the components susceptible to destructive corrosion in service, and the enhanced product of the improved method. The inve...

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Hauptverfasser: HAAG, EILEEN F, KING, JR., HAROLD B, HARMON, TRACY S, DADA, ABDUL G, MCKENZIE, GERALD W, SCHOENIG, JR., FREDERICK C
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Zusammenfassung:The disclosed invention comprises a method for assembling fuel bundles for service in nuclear reactors which minimizes damage to the assembled components of a nature that renders the components susceptible to destructive corrosion in service, and the enhanced product of the improved method. The invention includes the utilization of a temporary protective barrier, such as water soluble sodium silicate or gelatin, intermediate the components during assembly.