SHEET BASED, IN-BUNDLE REACTIVITY CONTROL DEVICE FOR STORAGE OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL

    公开(公告)号:US20220115153A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-14

    申请号:US17497631

    申请日:2021-10-08

    IPC分类号: G21C7/117 G21C7/12

    摘要: A neutron absorber member is configured to be inserted into a control rod guide tube of a spent fuel assembly. The neutron absorber member includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The first plate has a slot formed therethrough at the first end. The slot extends from the first end towards the second end. The second plate is disposed within the slot of the first plate. The first plate and the second plate are arranged to have a cross-sectional shape of a cruciform.