Nuclear fuel assembly debris filter bottom nozzle

A debris filter bottom nozzle for a nuclear fuel assembly having a support skirt and a top plate. The top nozzle plate has defined therethrough a plurality of flow holes. The axial bore through each flow hole is contoured as a venturi. Preferably, the venturi is formed with a double chamfered inlet.

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Main Authors HAZLETT PHILLIP L, LUNDE CARTER E, BROACH KIRKLAND D
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.07.2005
Edition7
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Summary:A debris filter bottom nozzle for a nuclear fuel assembly having a support skirt and a top plate. The top nozzle plate has defined therethrough a plurality of flow holes. The axial bore through each flow hole is contoured as a venturi. Preferably, the venturi is formed with a double chamfered inlet.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040751349