摘要:
The present invention relates generally to nuclear reactors, and more particularly, to nuclear reactors having fuel assemblies (22) that employ support grids (64). A method of reducing friction and physical contact between a fuel rod (66) and support grid (64) in a nuclear fuel assembly (22) is provided. The method includes applying a lubricant composition to the outer surface of the fuel rod (66) during fuel assembly (22) fabrication and removing the lubricant composition afterward.
摘要:
The present invention relates generally to nuclear reactors, and more particularly, to nuclear reactors having fuel assemblies (22) that employ support grids (64). A method of reducing friction and physical contact between a fuel rod (66) and support grid (64) in a nuclear fuel assembly (22) is provided. The method includes applying a lubricant composition to the outer surface of the fuel rod (66) during fuel assembly (22) fabrication and removing the lubricant composition afterward.