公开(公告)号：WO2012060881A2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/001857

申请日：2011-11-02

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD, Charles E. ,  BURKE, Thomas M. ,  ELLIS, Tyler S. ,  GILLELAND, John Rogers ,  HEJZLAR, Jonatan ,  HEJZLAR, Pavel ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  MCALEES, David G. ,  MCWHIRTER, Jon David ,  ODEDRA, Ashok ,  PETROSKI, Robert C. ,  TOURAN, Nicholas W. ,  WALTER, Joshua C. ,  WEAVER, Kevan D. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L. Jr. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George B.

Inventor： AHLFELD, Charles E. ,  BURKE, Thomas M. ,  ELLIS, Tyler S. ,  GILLELAND, John Rogers ,  HEJZLAR, Jonatan ,  HEJZLAR, Pavel ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  MCALEES, David G. ,  MCWHIRTER, Jon David ,  ODEDRA, Ashok ,  PETROSKI, Robert C. ,  TOURAN, Nicholas W. ,  WALTER, Joshua C. ,  WEAVER, Kevan D. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L. Jr. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George B.

IPC: G21C19/10 ,  G21C19/00 ,  G21C15/00

CPC classification number: G21C7/30 ,  G21C1/026 ,  G21C5/02 ,  G21C5/18 ,  G21C15/04 ,  G21C19/205 ,  Y02E30/34 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactor cores, nuclear fission reactors, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of managing excess reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例包括核裂变反应堆核心，核裂变反应堆，操作核裂变反应堆的方法以及在核裂变反应堆中管理过量反应性的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2010129009A3

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：PCT/US2010001122

申请日：2010-04-16

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD CHARLES E ,  GILLELAND JOHN ROGERS ,  HYDE RODERICK A ,  ISHIKAWA MURIEL Y ,  MCALEES DAVID G ,  MYHRVOLD NATHAN P ,  TEGREENE CLARENCE T ,  WEAVER THOMAS ALLAN ,  WHITMER CHARLES ,  WOOD VICTORIA Y H ,  WOOD JR LOWELL L ,  ZIMMERMAN GEORGE B

Inventor： AHLFELD CHARLES E ,  GILLELAND JOHN ROGERS ,  HYDE RODERICK A ,  ISHIKAWA MURIEL Y ,  MCALEES DAVID G ,  MYHRVOLD NATHAN P ,  TEGREENE CLARENCE T ,  WEAVER THOMAS ALLAN ,  WHITMER CHARLES ,  WOOD VICTORIA Y H ,  WOOD JR LOWELL L ,  ZIMMERMAN GEORGE B

IPC: G21C3/02 ,  G21C3/326 ,  G21C17/10

CPC classification number: G21C3/044 ,  G21C1/026 ,  G21C3/041 ,  G21C3/3213 ,  G21C7/00 ,  G21C21/02 ,  Y02E30/34

Abstract: A nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same. The fuel assembly comprises an enclosure adapted to enclose a porous nuclear fuel body having the volatile fission product therein. A fluid control subassembly is coupled to the enclosure and adapted to control removal of at least a portion of the volatile fission product from the porous nuclear fuel body. In addition, the fluid control subassembly is capable of circulating a heat removal fluid through the porous nuclear fuel body in order to remove heat generated by the nuclear fuel body.

Abstract translation: 一种核裂变反应堆燃料组件和系统，其配置用于控制去除挥发性裂变产物和在行波核裂变反应堆中由燃烧波释放的热量及其方法。 燃料组件包括适于封闭其中具有挥发性裂变产物的多孔核燃料体的外壳。 流体控制子组件联接到外壳并且适于控制从多孔核燃料体中去除至少一部分挥发性裂变产物。 此外，流体控制子组件能够使排热流体循环通过多孔核燃料体，以便去除核燃料体产生的热量。

公开(公告)号：WO2010147614A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2010/001004

申请日：2010-04-02

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD, Charles E. ,  GILLELAND, John Rogers ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  MCALEES, David G. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George B.

Inventor： AHLFELD, Charles E. ,  GILLELAND, John Rogers ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  MCALEES, David G. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George B.

IPC: G21C7/00

CPC classification number: G21C7/08 ,  G21C1/022 ,  G21C1/024 ,  G21C1/026 ,  G21C3/07 ,  G21C5/20 ,  G21C7/02 ,  G21C7/06 ,  G21C7/34 ,  G21C19/50 ,  Y02E30/34 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: A traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, fuel assembly, and a method of controlling burnup therein. In a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, a nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly comprises a plurality of nuclear fission fuel rods that are exposed to a deflagration wave burnfront that, in turn, travels through the fuel rods. The excess reactivity is controlled by a plurality of movable neutron absorber structures that are selectively inserted into and withdrawn from the fuel assembly in order to control the excess reactivity and thus the location, speed and shape of the burnfront. Controlling location, speed and shape of the burnfront manages neutron fluence seen by fuel assembly structural materials in order to reduce risk of temperature and irradiation damage to the structural materials.

Abstract translation: 行波核裂变反应堆，燃料组件以及控制其中的燃耗的方法。 在行波核裂变反应堆中，核裂变反应堆燃料组件包括多个核裂变燃料棒，所述多个核裂变燃料棒暴露于爆燃波燃烧前沿，所述爆燃波燃烧前沿又通过燃料棒行进。 过量的反应性由多个可移动的中子吸收体结构控制，所述多个可移动的中子吸收体结构选择性地插入燃料组件和从燃料组件中取出，以便控制过度的反应性并因此控制燃烧前沿的位置，速度和形状。 控制燃烧前沿的位置，速度和形状可管理燃料组件结构材料所见的中子注量，从而降低温度和辐射损坏结构材料的风险。

公开(公告)号：WO2010033206A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：PCT/US2009/005191

申请日：2009-09-17

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD, Charles, E. ,  GILLELAND, John, Rogers ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  MCALEES, David, G. ,  MCWHIRTER, Jon, David ,  ODEDRA, Ashok ,  TEGREENE, Clarence, T. ,  WALTER, Joshua, C. ,  WEAVER, Kevan, D. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., Jr. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George, B.

Inventor： AHLFELD, Charles, E. ,  GILLELAND, John, Rogers ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  MCALEES, David, G. ,  MCWHIRTER, Jon, David ,  ODEDRA, Ashok ,  TEGREENE, Clarence, T. ,  WALTER, Joshua, C. ,  WEAVER, Kevan, D. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., Jr. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George, B.

IPC: G21C3/00

CPC classification number: C21D9/00 ,  G21C1/026 ,  G21C3/07 ,  G21C7/00 ,  G21C7/32 ,  G21C13/087 ,  G21C17/0225 ,  G21C19/00 ,  Y02E30/34 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatuses, and applications related to annealing nuclear fission reactor materials.

Abstract translation: 说明性实施例提供了与退火核裂变反应堆材料相关的系统，方法，装置和应用。

公开(公告)号：WO2010019199A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/004512

申请日：2009-08-05

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD, Charles, E. ,  GILLELAND, John, Rogers ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel, Y. ,  MCALEES, David, G. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan, P. ,  WEAVER, Thomas, Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., JR.

Inventor： AHLFELD, Charles, E. ,  GILLELAND, John, Rogers ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel, Y. ,  MCALEES, David, G. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan, P. ,  WEAVER, Thomas, Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., JR.

IPC: G21C15/00

CPC classification number: G21C1/022 ,  F28D15/0275 ,  F28D2021/0054 ,  G21C1/026 ,  G21C5/18 ,  G21C15/257 ,  Y02E30/34

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, and methods related to nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor cooling. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors, methods of transferring heat of a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, methods of transferring heat from a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, methods of transferring heat within a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, and the like.

Abstract translation: 说明性实施例提供与核裂变爆燃波反应堆冷却相关的系统，应用，装置和方法。 说明性实施例和方面包括但不限于核裂变爆燃波反应堆，转移核裂变爆燃波反应堆的热传递方法，从核裂变爆燃波反应堆传递热的方法，在核裂变爆燃波反应堆内传热的方法 ，等等。

公开(公告)号：WO2009126270A3

公开(公告)日：2009-12-30

申请号：PCT/US2009002192

申请日：2009-04-07

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD CHARLES E ,  GILLELAND JOHN ROGERS ,  HYDE RODERICK A ,  ISHIKAWA MURIEL Y ,  MCALEES DAVID G ,  MYHRVOLD NATHAN P ,  TEGREENE CLARENCE T ,  WEAVER THOMAS ALLAN ,  WHITMER CHARLES ,  WOOD LOWELL L

Inventor： AHLFELD CHARLES E ,  GILLELAND JOHN ROGERS ,  HYDE RODERICK A ,  ISHIKAWA MURIEL Y ,  MCALEES DAVID G ,  MYHRVOLD NATHAN P ,  TEGREENE CLARENCE T ,  WEAVER THOMAS ALLAN ,  WHITMER CHARLES ,  WOOD LOWELL L

IPC: G21C1/04

CPC classification number: G21C3/42 ,  G21C1/026 ,  G21C3/16 ,  G21C3/18 ,  G21C3/28 ,  G21C3/64 ,  Y02E30/34 ,  Y02E30/38

Abstract: A nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly adapted to permit expansion of the nuclear fuel contained therein. The fuel assembly comprises an enclosure having enclosure walls to sealingly enclose a nuclear fuel foam defining a plurality of interconnected open-cell voids or a plurality of closed-cell voids. The voids permit expansion of the foam toward the voids, which expansion may be due to heat generation and/or fission gas release. The voids shrink or reduce in volume as the foam expands. Pressure on the enclosure walls is substantially reduced because the foam expands toward and even into the voids rather than against the enclosure walls. Thus, the voids provide space into which the foam can expand.

Abstract translation: 核裂变反应堆燃料组件，其适于允许其中容纳的核燃料的膨胀。 燃料组件包括具有封闭壁的外壳，其密封地封闭限定多个互连的开放孔隙或多个闭孔空隙的核燃料泡沫。 空隙允许泡沫朝向空隙膨胀，这种膨胀可能是由于发热和/或裂变气体释放引起的。 随着泡沫膨胀，空隙收缩或体积减小。 外壳壁上的压力大大降低，因为泡沫朝向空腔而不是靠近外壳壁膨胀。 因此，空隙提供泡沫可以膨胀的空间。

公开(公告)号：WO2012060881A3

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：PCT/US2011001857

申请日：2011-11-02

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD CHARLES E ,  BURKE THOMAS M ,  ELLIS TYLER S ,  GILLELAND JOHN ROGERS ,  HEJZLAR JONATAN ,  HEJZLAR PAVEL ,  HYDE RODERICK A ,  MCALEES DAVID G ,  MCWHIRTER JON DAVID ,  ODEDRA ASHOK ,  PETROSKI ROBERT C ,  TOURAN NICHOLAS W ,  WALTER JOSHUA C ,  WEAVER KEVAN D ,  WEAVER THOMAS ALLAN ,  WHITMER CHARLES ,  WOOD LOWELL L JR ,  ZIMMERMAN GEORGE B

Inventor： AHLFELD CHARLES E ,  BURKE THOMAS M ,  ELLIS TYLER S ,  GILLELAND JOHN ROGERS ,  HEJZLAR JONATAN ,  HEJZLAR PAVEL ,  HYDE RODERICK A ,  MCALEES DAVID G ,  MCWHIRTER JON DAVID ,  ODEDRA ASHOK ,  PETROSKI ROBERT C ,  TOURAN NICHOLAS W ,  WALTER JOSHUA C ,  WEAVER KEVAN D ,  WEAVER THOMAS ALLAN ,  WHITMER CHARLES ,  WOOD LOWELL L JR ,  ZIMMERMAN GEORGE B

IPC: G21C7/08

CPC classification number: G21C7/30 ,  G21C1/026 ,  G21C5/02 ,  G21C5/18 ,  G21C15/04 ,  G21C19/205 ,  Y02E30/34 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactor cores, nuclear fission reactors, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of managing excess reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括核裂变反应堆芯，核裂变反应堆，运行核裂变反应堆的方法以及管理核裂变反应堆中的过度反应性的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2013130154A2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-06

申请号：PCT/US2012068006

申请日：2012-12-05

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  CHEATHAM JESSE R III ,  CORBIN ROBERT A ,  GARRETT MICHAEL E ,  GILLELAND JOHN ROGERS ,  HEJZLAR PAVEL ,  JOHNS CHRISTOPHER J ,  JOHNSON BRIAN C ,  KO YU-CHIH ,  MCWHIRTER JON DAVID ,  PETROSKI ROBERT C ,  STEER KENNETH MICHAEL ,  TRUONG BAO H ,  VOLLMER JAMES M ,  WALTER JOSHUA C ,  WEAVER KEVAN D

Inventor： CHEATHAM JESSE R III ,  CORBIN ROBERT A ,  GARRETT MICHAEL E ,  GILLELAND JOHN ROGERS ,  HEJZLAR PAVEL ,  JOHNS CHRISTOPHER J ,  JOHNSON BRIAN C ,  KO YU-CHIH ,  MCWHIRTER JON DAVID ,  PETROSKI ROBERT C ,  STEER KENNETH MICHAEL ,  TRUONG BAO H ,  VOLLMER JAMES M ,  WALTER JOSHUA C ,  WEAVER KEVAN D

IPC: G21C7/22

CPC classification number: G21C7/22 ,  G21C5/00 ,  G21C21/18 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: Illustrative apparatuses, assemblies, and methods for controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor are disclosed, illustrative nuclear fission reactors are disclosed, and illustrative methods for fabricating a reactivity control apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制核裂变反应堆中的反应性的说明性装置，组件和方法，公开了说明性的核裂变反应堆，并且公开了用于制造反应性控制装置的说明性方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2012060879A2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/001855

申请日：2011-11-02

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD, Charles, E. ,  BURKE, Thomas, M. ,  ELLIS, Tyler, S. ,  GILLELAND, John, Rogers ,  HEJZLAR, Jonatan ,  HEJZLAR, Pavel ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  MCALEES, David, G. ,  MCWHIRTER, Jon, David ,  ODEDRA, Ashok ,  PETROSKI, Robert, C. ,  TOURAN, Nicholas, W. ,  WALTER, Joshua, C. ,  WEAVER, Kevan, D. ,  WEAVER, Thomas, Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., Jr. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George, B.

Inventor： AHLFELD, Charles, E. ,  BURKE, Thomas, M. ,  ELLIS, Tyler, S. ,  GILLELAND, John, Rogers ,  HEJZLAR, Jonatan ,  HEJZLAR, Pavel ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  MCALEES, David, G. ,  MCWHIRTER, Jon, David ,  ODEDRA, Ashok ,  PETROSKI, Robert, C. ,  TOURAN, Nicholas, W. ,  WALTER, Joshua, C. ,  WEAVER, Kevan, D. ,  WEAVER, Thomas, Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., Jr. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George, B.

IPC: G21C19/10 ,  G21C19/00 ,  G21C15/00

CPC classification number: G21C7/30 ,  G21C1/026 ,  G21C5/02 ,  G21C5/18 ,  G21C15/04 ,  G21C19/205 ,  Y02E30/34 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactor cores, nuclear fission reactors, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of managing excess reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括核裂变反应堆堆芯，核裂变反应堆，运行核裂变反应堆的方法以及管理核裂变反应堆中的过量反应性的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2010129012A3

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：PCT/US2010/001127

申请日：2010-04-16

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  AHLFELD, Charles E. ,  GILLELAND, John Rogers ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  MCALEES, David G. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H. ,  WOOD, JR., Lowell L. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George B.

Inventor： AHLFELD, Charles E. ,  GILLELAND, John Rogers ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  MCALEES, David G. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H. ,  WOOD, JR., Lowell L. ,  ZIMMERMAN, George B.

IPC: G21C3/00 ,  G21C7/00

Abstract: A nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same. The fuel assembly comprises an enclosure adapted to enclose a porous nuclear fuel body having the volatile fission product therein. A fluid control subassembly is coupled to the enclosure and adapted to control removal of at least a portion of the volatile fission product from the porous nuclear fuel body. In addition, the fluid control subassembly is capable of circulating a heat removal fluid through the porous nuclear fuel body in order to remove heat generated by the nuclear fuel body.

Abstract translation: 一种核裂变反应堆燃料组件和系统，其被配置用于在行波核裂变反应堆中控制去除由燃烧波释放的挥发性裂变产物和热量及其方法。 燃料组件包括适于封装其中具有挥发性裂变产物的多孔核燃料主体的外壳。 流体控制子组件连接到外壳并且适于控制从多孔核燃料主体去除至少一部分挥发性裂变产物。 另外，流体控制分组件能够使排热流体循环通过多孔核燃料主体，以便去除由核燃料主体产生的热量。