CLASS 376, INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS |
100 | NUCLEAR FUSION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising structures and processes in which
two reacting nuclei are combined to yield at least one nucleus having
a greater mass than either of the reacting nuclei.
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101 | . Pellet guidance system (e.g., pellet injection means): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein a fusion fuel body is caused to be
directed to a predetermined position.
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102 | . Inertial confinement (e.g., nuclear explosive): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the reacting nuclei are contained
in a fuel body and the disassembly of the body is prevented or retarded
for a predetermined time by mass forces within the body, said nuclei
being caused to react by the application of external or internal
sources of energy.
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103 | .. Photon beam (e.g., laser) irradiation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter wherein the source of energy is a source
of coherent electromagnetic radiation.
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104 | ... Optics: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein a laser beam is directed to the fuel body by way of reflectors and/or refractors. | |
105 | .. Particle beam irradiation (excluding photons): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter wherein the source of energy is either a
charged particle beam or a neutral particle beam.
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106 | ... Ion beam irradiation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter wherein the charged particles are ions.
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107 | . Fusion reaction by plural colliding plasmas or particle beams: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the nuclei which are to undergo reaction are in the form of plasma or beams which are directed towards and caused to impact one another so as to cause the fusion reaction. | |
108 | . Including accelerating particles into a stationary or static target (e.g., cockcroft-walton generator type): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein at least one of the reacting nuclei
is directed into a fixed fuel body containing the other of the reacting
nuclei in nongaseous form with sufficient energy to produce fusion.
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109 | .. With target replenishing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter having structure or steps for renewing or replacing the nuclei in the fixed fuel body. | |
110 | .. With means for modifying the resultant neutron output, e.g., moderator means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the reacting nuclei produce a neutron of a given energy and wherein this given energy is altered or attenuated. | |
111 | .. With means to pulsate ion beam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein a plurality of ionized nuclei are directed towards a target along a given path and the average number of nuclei in the path per unit volume varies with time. | |
112 | .. Cyclotron type acceleration of nuclei: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the directed nuclei reach the sufficient energy through traversal of an orbital path. | |
113 | .. With electrostatic voltage generating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the directed nuclei reaches the sufficient
energy by means which creates a static electric accelerating potential.
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114 | .. Self-contained neutron sources (e.g., neutron or accelerator tube): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein all reacting nuclei are contained within the same enclosure and the product of the reacting nuclei includes a neutron. | |
115 | ... With cooled electrodes or target: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein either (a) the fixed fuel body, or
(b) a conductor of electrical energy for accelerating or directing
the nuclei has a provision for removal of heat therefrom.
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116 | ... With ion beam collimator or filtering structure (e.g., extractor electrode): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein (a) the cross-sectional area, or
(b) the density of the directed nuclei in space, traversed by the
directed nuclei is altered prior to reaction with the fixed nuclei.
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117 | .. With ion beam collimator or filtering structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein (a) the cross-sectional area occupied
by the directed nuclei, or (b) the density of the directed nuclei
in space is altered prior to reaction with the fixed nuclei.
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118 | .. Subterranean source: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the reaction between the reacting nuclei takes place beneath the surface of the earth. | |
119 | .. With control circuitry: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter having electronic means to vary or regulate a parameter of the fusion apparatus. | |
120 | . Including bunched particle beam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein traveling in an ordered path organized in clusters at least some of the nuclei involved in the reaction traverse fixed paths in groups. | |
121 | . Magnetic confinement of plasma: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein (a) the nuclei are in a plasma* state
in a given volume, and (b) the plasma is restrained to the given
volume through magnetic forces.
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122 | .. Plasma formed in situ by laser: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the nuclei after introduction into
the given volume in a nonplasma state are changed to the plasma
state with the aid of coherent light.
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123 | .. Principal heating by wave energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein most of the energy imparted to the nuclei for bringing the nuclei to a condition sufficient for reaction to take place is imparted through electromagnetic energy. | |
124 | ... Heating by time varying magnetic field (e.g., by compression): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter wherein the electromagnetic energy is in
the form of magnetic flux lines whose density changes with time
so as to compress the confined plasma.
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125 | .. Imploding liners: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the restraining of the nuclei is
assisted by the sudden inward movement of a body which at least
partially encloses the plasma.
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126 | .. With enveloping charged particle confinement (e.g., with e or p layer): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the magnetic force cooperates with
a charged particle layer (e.g., a layer of electrons or protons)
separate from an external to the plasma to form a further restraining
means for maintaining the plasma within the given volume.
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127 | .. With injection of electrically charged or accelerated particles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein electrically charged or accelerated
particulate bodies are injected into the given volume.
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128 | ... Plasma injection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the particulate bodies comprise substantially
equal numbers of positively and negatively charged ions.
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129 | ... Negatively charged particle injection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the charged particulate bodies are
comprised of electrons or ions of negative charge.
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130 | ... Neutral particle injection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the particulate bodies have no net
charge.
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131 | .. Auxiliary heating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein supplemental energy is introduced into the given volume. | |
132 | ... Electromagnetic wave energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter wherein the energy is selected from a predetermined portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. | |
133 | .. Toroidal confinement of plasma: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the given volume is generated by
a rotation of a plane closed curve about an axis lying in its plane.
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134 | ... Divertors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter for removing particles at the extremities
of the given volume which would otherwise (a) impact on means (i.e.,
chamber) physically containing the volume, or (b) enter the given
volume and mix with the plasma.
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135 | .... Effuser: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Subject matter wherein the removal is accomplished by means
of a gaseous stream.
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136 | ... Limiters or liners: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter for protecting at least a portion of physical means (i.e., chamber) containing the given volume. | |
137 | ... With solid internal conductor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter wherein at least a portion of the magnetic restraining force is created by electrical current-carrying structure located within means (i.e., chamber) physically containing the volume. | |
138 | ... Bumpy torus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter having means (i.e., chamber) physically containing the given volume and wherein the physical surface of the means has regularly spaced depressions. | |
139 | .. Linear confinement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the given volume forms a linear containment zone or chamber for the plasma, the lines of magnetic force generally being concentric to the axis of the zone or chamber. | |
140 | ... Mirror devices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Subject matter having substantially constant magnetic force along a portion of the axis of the zone or chamber with at least one other portion of the axis having a magnetic force whose intensity is substantially greater than the intensity of the constant magnetic force. | |
141 | .... Plasma formed or contained between spaced electrodes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Subject matter wherein the plasma is bounded on two sides by electric charge-carrying conductors. | |
142 | .. Magnetic structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter comprising means for producing magnetic confinement
forces and support structure therefore.
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143 | .. With circuitry: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein electrical signal processing means is employed to vary, determine, or otherwise affect the physical characteristics of the reacting nuclei in a fusion device directly or indirectly. | |
144 | . Plasma formed between spaced electrodes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the plasma is produced by an electrical discharge between two current carrying conductors. | |
145 | .. Plasma focus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Subject matter wherein compression of the plasma is induced bymagnetic forces generated by the electrical discharge and/or by magnetic forces self-generated in the plasma. | |
146 | . Including removal or use of impurities or reaction products (e.g., energy): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter for removing (a) reaction products which
may be in the form of particles (charged or neutral) or electromagnetic
radiation, or (b) undesired particles which have been introduced
into the given volume, or (c) a portion of the energy of the particles.
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147 | .. Direct conversion of energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Subject matter wherein a portion of the energy of the particles
is transformed into electrical output with the use of a one-step
process or apparatus for accomplishing said one-step process.
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148 | .. Including use of heat or radiation to effect a chemical reaction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Subject matter wherein the electromagnetic or thermal energy resulting directly or indirectly from the reaction of the nuclei causes or aids a chemical reaction between materials other than said nuclei. | |
149 | . Shock wave heating of plasma or gas (e.g., mhd heating): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the nuclei which are to undergo reaction
are in a plasma or gaseous state and wherein the plasma or gas is
subjected to compressional force acting at a rate greater than the
velocity of a compressional wave through the plasma or gas.
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150 | . Chamber structure or material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter including details of the geometry or composition
means (i.e., chamber) for physically containing a given volume in
which the nuclear fusion reaction occurs.
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151 | . Fusion targets or pellets: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein either (a) the two nuclei are caused
to react with the aid of an irradiating energy beam, or (b) one
of the two nuclei is part of an energy beam which is to irradiate
the other nuclei to cause the two nuclei to combine, and (c) wherein
at least one of the irradiated nuclei comprises in part a fusion
fuel body having physical characteristics determined by the nature
of the irradiating energy beam.
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152 | .. For inertial confinement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter wherein the physical characteristics of the
fuel body are such that the disassembly of the body is prevented
or retarded for a predetermined time by mass forces within the body
when the body is irradiated by an energy beam of coherent light.
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153 | DETECTION OF RADIATION BY INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the induced nuclear reaction takes
place in response to the incidence of electromagnetic or particulate energy
upon the material and a product of the nuclear reaction within a
structure, which structure is used to indicate incidence of such radiation.
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154 | . By fission: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Subject matter wherein the reaction is fission, i.e., the splitting of a nucleus. | |
155 | . With boron: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Subject matter wherein the nucleus undergoing nuclear reaction is boron. | |
156 | NUCLEAR TRANSMUTATION (E.G., BY MEANS OF PARTICLE OR WAVE ENERGY): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising the bombardment of a material
to produce an induced nuclear reaction other than that resulting
in the splitting of a nucleus.
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157 | . Gamma or charged particle activation analysis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Subject matter wherein gamma or charged particle bombardment of the material results in the production of a transmuted nuclei of the material, which product is to be analyzed to yield data concerning the nucleus of the material and/or its environment. | |
158 | . By neutron bombardment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Subject matter wherein the material is bombarded with neutrons.
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159 | .. Neutron activation analysis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the neutron bombardment of the material results in the production of a product which is to be analyzed to yield data concerning the nucleus of the material and/or its environment. | |
160 | ... Subterranean: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter wherein the bombardment takes place beneath
the surface of the earth.
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161 | .... Specific nuclides: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter wherein a specified activated nucleus is recited. | |
162 | ..... Metals: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Subject matter wherein the recited nucleus is a nucleus of a metal atom. | |
163 | ...... Aluminum, silicon: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Subject matter wherein the metal nucleus is either aluminum or silicon. | |
164 | ...... Uranium: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Subject matter wherein the metal nucleus is uranium. | |
165 | ..... Hydrogen, chlorine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Subject matter wherein the recited nucleus is either hydrogen or chlorine. | |
166 | ..... Oxygen, carbon: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Subject matter wherein the recited nucleus is either oxygen or carbon. | |
167 | .... With tracer injection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter wherein the material is injected into the
earth and then activated or transmuted.
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168 | .. Halogens: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the material bombarded by neutrons is a halogen. | |
169 | ... Iodine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Subject matter wherein the halogen is iodine. | |
170 | .. Actinides: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the material bombarded by neutrons is an element of atomic number 89 or greater. | |
171 | ... Breeder or converter reactor structures: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein the material bombarded with neutrons
is a fertile material and this fertile material is a component of
and positioned in, a nuclear fission reactor* comprised
of two or more of the following structural elements: moderator
structure, fuel structure, coolant structure (including primary
coolant, per se), or fuel support structure.
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172 | .... Fertile fuel assembly structure or arrangement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the structure or arrangement of the fertile material component is more than nominally recited. | |
173 | ..... Having internal fertile regions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter wherein components containing fertile material
are positioned inside the reactor core proper.
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174 | .... Having particular coolant fluid flow path or pattern within reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the coolant* is made to traverse
a specifically defined route or channel within the reactor core
or the route taken is such as to place the coolant into a pattern
or network.
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175 | ..... Orifice or fluid control at inlet or outlet of coolant channels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Subject matter wherein means are provided which will alter
the amount of coolant which is (a) flowing into the coolant channel,
or (b) flowing out of the coolant channel.
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176 | ...... Hydraulic holddown: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. Subject matter wherein a fuel assembly is positioned in the coolant channel and the pressure of the coolant is utilized to help maintain the fuel assembly in its desired position in the coolant channel. | |
177 | ..... Plural coolant loops or passes through reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Subject matter wherein (a) coolant is caused to traverse the reactor core through separate and independent routes, or (b) coolant is caused to traverse the reactor core a plurality of times prior to its being sent to a heat exchanger or other utilization means which would remove the heat from the coolant. | |
178 | .... Fuel assembly holddown or support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein means are provided for maintaining the fuel assembly in its desired position within the nuclear reactor. | |
179 | .... Coolant manipulated and used exterior of reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the coolant circulating within the
reactor core area has energy (e.g., thermal or kinetic) added to
or removed therefrom (e.g., by a heat exchanger, pump, or turbine)
exterior of the reactor core.
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180 | ... Formation of uranium isotopes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein the neutron bombardment of the actinide material results in the production of uranium isotopes. | |
181 | .... Uranium 233: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Subject matter wherein the isotope produced is U-233. | |
182 | ... Formation of plutonium isotopes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter wherein the neutron bombardment of the actinide material results in the production of plutonium isotopes. | |
183 | .. Doping of semiconductors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the material is a semiconductor which
contains an element which is converted to a desired dopant by the
neutron bombardment.
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184 | .. Rare earths: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the material bombarded is at least one of La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu. | |
185 | .. Alkali and alkaline elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the material bombarded is selected from Group I or Group II of the periodic table. | |
186 | .. Molybdenum, technetium: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the material bombarded is molybdenum or technetium. | |
187 | .. Lead, polonium, bismuth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the material bombarded is lead, polonium, or bismuth. | |
188 | .. Sulfur, phosphorus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the material bombarded is sulfur or phosphorus. | |
189 | .. With reaction product treatment (e.g., recovery, separation): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the neutron bombarded material or its by-products are treated or acted on. | |
190 | . By charged particle bombardment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Subject matter wherein the bombardment of the material is effected with electrically charged particles. | |
191 | .. Alpha-neutron sources: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the charged particles is an alpha particle and a by-product of the reaction is a neutron. | |
192 | .. To produce spallation reaction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the charged particle bombardment
causes the ejection of two or more particles from a nucleus in the
material.
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193 | ... To produce fissile isotopes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the ejected particles produce fissile isotopes in a second material. | |
194 | .. Proton bombardment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the charged particle is a proton. | |
195 | ... With reaction product treatment (e.g., recovery, separation): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Subject matter wherein the proton bombarded material or its by-products are treated or acted on. | |
196 | .. Alpha (helium nucleus) bombardment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the charge particle is an alpha particle.
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197 | ... Wherein the reaction product is an actinide or transuranium element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Subject matter wherein the alpha bombardment of the material
produces an element of atomic number 89 or greater.
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198 | ... With reaction product treatment (e.g., recovery, separation): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Subject matter wherein the alpha bombarded material or its by-products are treated or acted on. | |
199 | .. Deuteron bombardment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the charged particle is a deuteron. | |
200 | ... Wherein the reaction product is an actinide or transuranium element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter wherein the deuteron bombardment of the material produces an element of atomic number 89 or greater. | |
201 | ... With reaction product treatment (e.g., recovery, separation): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter wherein the deuteron bombarded material or its by-products are treated or acted on. | |
202 | . Irradiation capsule, holder, or support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Subject matter wherein the material to be bombarded is in
a carrier or other support structure and this carrier or other support
structure is subsequently used to convey, position, or insert the
material into or remove it from the vicinity of the radiation means.
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203 | SEAL ARRANGEMENT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for substantially preventing the escape of
fluid from a joint between two elements of a nuclear reactor fluid
confining means.
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204 | . For nozzle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Subject matter wherein one of the two elements is a fluid conduit which projects from a surface of a pressure vessel. | |
205 | . Between pressure vessel cover and vessel or portion thereof: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Subject matter wherein one of the elements is a container, the interior pressure of which is different from the ambient pressure and the other element is a closure element for such a container. | |
206 | .. Rotating plug-type cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Subject matter wherein the closure means is capable of rotary movement. | |
207 | WITH CONTROL OF REACTOR (E.G., CONTROL OF COOLANT FLOW): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for changing (including "shut down")
or maintaining constant the fission reaction rate or power output
of a nuclear fission reactor.
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208 | . Pulsed reactors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter involving a nuclear reactor which is designed to be operated in a pulsed mode or which is designed for the sudden injection of a large amount of reactivity. | |
209 | . Spectral shift: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein control is realized through an adjustment
made to the energies of the total neutron population.
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210 | . By coolant flow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein the control involves changing the rate at which a given mass of coolant enters or exits a fixed volume of reactor structure. | |
211 | .. Exterior of core (e.g., secondary loop control): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter wherein the fixed volume is located outside of the primary coolant loop of the reactor. | |
212 | . By altering quantity or characteristic of fuel within critical area: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein control of the fission reaction is
realized (a) by reducing the effective quantity of fission fuel
in the critical area, or (b) by effecting an in situ change in the physical
state of the fuel.
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213 | .. Wherein control element includes a fissile material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Subject matter wherein a control element includes a material which increases the neutron population present. | |
214 | . Reactor start-up: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein the fission rate is manipulated to achieve a critical condition having at least as many neutrons produced by fission as their are fissions, i.e., self-sustaining fission reaction. | |
215 | . By electronic signal processing circuitry (e.g., plural redundant circuits): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter comprising electronic circuit means which
derives a control signal for raising or lowering reactor power from
an electrical signal representative of a measured reactor variable.
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216 | .. Plural sensed different conditions or measured variables correlated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter wherein representation of at least two different
measured variables are utilized in the formulation of the control
signal.
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217 | ... Control programs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter wherein at least one of the measured variables is caused to be altered by a computerized program or its analog equivalent so as to produce a predetermined desired result. | |
218 | .... Xenon control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Subject matter wherein an operating program is developed to minimize the xenon concentration in the nuclear fuel. | |
219 | . By movement of control element or by release of neutron absorbing material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein control is realized by the insertion
or withdrawal of a reactivity affecting material from the area occupied
by fissioning reactor fuel.
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220 | .. Wherein the control element is a reflector or moderator material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the control element is fabricated from a material which either attenuates incident neutron energy or alters the vector velocity of the neutron. | |
221 | ... Variable fluent reflector/moderator level or density: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein a quantity of liquid, gaseous, or particulate material having the capacity to alter neutron energy or velocity relative to the quantity of fission fuel can be changed. | |
222 | .... Moderator dump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter wherein the fluent material is rapidly or completely withdrawn. | |
223 | .. Rotatable control elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the surface of the control element adjacent the surface of a fuel element revolves about an axis parallel to each of said surfaces. | |
224 | .. Finger-type control elements (insertable into fuel element positions): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein plural control elements joined at their points most remote from the fission fuel are moved into a repetitive assemblage of fission fuel elements to vacant positions which would otherwise be occupied by fission fuel elements. | |
225 | ... Including shock absorber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter wherein the control elements are provided with some means to retard motion. | |
226 | .. Wherein control element is driven directly into bed of fuel elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the control element is moved into
an assemblage of fuel elements having no fixed position.
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227 | .. Control element movable by means of cable and winch, chains or reels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the motion is induced by means of a flexible linear member. | |
228 | .. Wherein driver or motivating is electric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the means to move the control element is electrically actuated. | |
229 | ... Electrofluidic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Subject matter having motion induced by an electrical means which drives a fluid pressure means which in turn moves the control element. | |
230 | .. Wherein driver or motivating is fluidic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter having motion directly produced by means of fluid pressure. | |
231 | ... Pneumatic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter wherein the fluid is a gas. | |
232 | .. By motion transforming means, e.g., rack and pinion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the movement of the control element is effectuated by at least a pair of interconnected and relatively movable motion transmitting members. | |
233 | .. Releasable coupling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein a disconnectable joint is provided between the control element and the means producing motion so that the motion means may be separated from the control element. | |
234 | .. Including shock absorber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the control element is provided with
a means to retard motion.
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235 | .. Means for locking control element in desired position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter including means to prevent motion of the control element from a desired fixed position. | |
236 | .. Including control rod insertion and removal schemes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter having specific patterns for the movement
of control elements.
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237 | ... Group movement of control elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter wherein simultaneous movement is induced in a plurality of control elements. | |
238 | ... Setback: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter wherein the neutron control element is inserted into a fuel region to less than its full extent and maintained at that level for a predetermined time period. | |
239 | .. Rod or support carrying plural elements or diverse materials: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein at least two neutron absorber elements, other nonfuel reactivity affecting mechanisms, or one of the above in combination with another reactor component are secured to each other and moved as a single unit. | |
240 | . Sensing or detecting device attached to, embedded in, or integral with control element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein the structure of the control element
includes a means for measuring the state of a reactor.
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241 | . Power output control (e.g., load follows with steam dump): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein control is realized through means
external to the region of fission reaction which raises or lowers
the deliverable energy of the system.
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242 | . Means to inhibit control rod movement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein a reactivity affecting material is
locked in a fixed position relative to the reactor fuel for a predetermined
time period.
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243 | . With cooling of control element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein provision is made to remove heat from the control element. | |
244 | . Temperature reactivity control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein the fission rate of the fuel is changed by altering the temperature of the fuel. | |
245 | TESTING, SENSING, MEASURING, OR DETECTING A FISSION REACTOR CONDITION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for determining the state of the reactor
system or a component thereof.
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246 | . Flowmeters: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state determined is the passage of a given fluid volume passing a fixed point per unit time. | |
247 | . Temperature or pressure measurement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state being determined is a temperature
or pressure of the reactor system or component thereof.
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248 | . Optics: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state determined is the visual condition of a component. | |
249 | . Vessel monitoring or inspection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state being determined is the
integrity of a reactor vessel.
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250 | . Leak detection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state being determined is the undesirable release of material from within a reactor system or component thereof. | |
251 | .. Fuel element leak detection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Subject matter wherein the component is the fission fuel element. | |
252 | ... By acoustic or ultrasonic wave energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Subject matter wherein the determination is made by the analysis of compressional wave energy reflected or emitted from the fuel element. | |
253 | ... By the detection of fission product external to the fuel element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Subject matter wherein the determination is made by sensing the presence of nuclear fission reaction product outside the fuel element. | |
254 | . Flux monitoring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state being determined is the quantity of neutrons existing in a given area per unit time. | |
255 | .. Directly generating electrical signal (e.g., ion detection): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Subject matter wherein the determination is performed by electrical means directly responsive to neutrons which means produce an electrical signal proportional to neutron incidence. | |
256 | . Gas sensors (e.g., hydrogen detectors): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state determined is the presence of a particular gas in the reactor system or component, such as hydrogen. | |
257 | . Fuel assay (e.g., burnup): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state determined is the quantity of fissionable material, i.e., material whose nuclei have the capacity to split under irradiation, in a reactor fission fuel element. | |
258 | . Position detection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the state determined is the extent to which an element is inserted or withdrawn relative to the position of another element. | |
259 | . By particular instrumentation circuitry: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter comprising electrical circuitry designed to process signals representing measured quantities from which the state can be determined. | |
260 | HANDLING OF FISSION REACTOR COMPONENT STRUCTURE WITHIN REACTOR SYSTEM: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for physically moving structure within the
nuclear fission reactor system.
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261 | . Fuel component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Subject matter wherein the object moved is the fission reactor
fuel.
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262 | .. Including handling of a second different, diverse reactor component, (e.g., control element, moderator element, vessel cover removal): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter wherein the fission reactor fuel is moved
together with another fission reactor system component.
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263 | ... With pressure vessel cover removal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Subject matter wherein the movement of fuel requires the prior movement of the closure of the fuel containing receptacle. | |
264 | .. Charging or discharging of fuel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter wherein the fuel is moved into or out of
the nuclear fission reactor system.
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265 | ... Refueling ball-type reactors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Subject matter wherein the movement of fuel occurs within
a nuclear fission reactor of the type wherein the fuel elements
of which have a generally spherical shape.
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266 | .... Means for separating low exposure from high exposure elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Subject matter wherein the movement of the fuel elements
include means for directing fuel elements which have been in the
reactor system for a short period of time to one location and means
for directing fuel element which have been in the reactor system
for a longer period of time to another location.
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267 | ... Refueling schemes, patterns, or fuel cycles (e.g., in/out systems): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Subject matter wherein the movement involves at least a
partial rearrangement of the fuel elements in the reactor system
to new positions previously occupied by other fuel elements or by
movement of the fuel from or to different portions of the reactor
system.
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268 | . Refueling machines: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Subject matter wherein the object is an apparatus for moving fission fuel elements. | |
269 | .. With magazine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 268. Subject matter wherein the transfer of fuel involves the
use of a temporary fuel storage means.
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270 | .. With nonaxial transfer capability: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 268. Subject matter wherein the fuel element is rotated from a position in axial alignment with respect to its position in the core to another position about an axis which intersects the axis of its original alignment. | |
271 | .. Upper axial transfer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 268. Subject matter wherein the fuel element is moved between its position in the core and a position above and in axial alignment with its core position by means located above the core. | |
272 | . Storage container systems for new and/or irradiated core elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Subject matter wherein reactor core elements are in a physical
enclosure within the reactor system, which enclosure is distinct
therefrom.
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273 | SUBTERRANEAN REACTOR STRUCTURES (E.G., UNDERGROUND CONTAINMENT, UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIVE): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the reactor structure is recited
as being located beneath the surface of the earth.
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274 | . For minimizing radioactive contamination within an underground chamber or of the material removed therefrom: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Subject matter wherein the reactor structure is in an underground cavity or is caused to form the cavity and radioactive contamination resulting from operation of the reactor structure is removed or reduced. | |
275 | . For extracting materials, or energy from the earth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Subject matter wherein the energy of the nuclear reaction
is transferred to the earth or to the reactor structure surroundings
so as to recover material or transferred energy therefrom.
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276 | .. In the form of heated water or steam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. Subject matter wherein the extracted energy or material is H2O in a heated or vaporized state. | |
277 | REACTOR PROTECTION OR DAMAGE PREVENTION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for reducing undesired effects resulting
from the operation, malfunction, or failure of a nuclear fission
reactor component.
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278 | . By minimizing positive coolant void coefficient: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein means is provided which minimizes or reduces the amount of reactivity increase due to a loss of coolant. | |
279 | . Fire extinguishing or prevention: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the burning of reactor components is the undesired effect. | |
280 | . Core catchers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein component failure within the fissile
and/or fertile region of a reactor is mitigated through
the use of a barrier that slows or stops the egress of said components(s) from
the region.
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281 | . Fluid flow reversal protection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is a change in the direction of flow of a fluid within a reactor component. | |
282 | . Emergency core coolant systems (e.g., injecting coolant into reactor or pipe systems): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is fuel melting
which undesired effect is minimized by providing an alternate supply
of coolant to the fuel in the event of stoppage or partial diminution
of the normally present supply of coolant.
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283 | . Pressure suppression and relief: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is component damage (e.g., rupture) due to overpressure which undesired effect is minimized by providing an energy removal means to dissipate said overpressure. | |
284 | .. By fusible means (e.g., ice): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 283. Subject matter wherein the energy removal means includes a material which absorbs energy through a physical change of state. | |
285 | . Expansion means (e.g., shock absorbers roller bearings): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is the deformation of reactor components due to thermal stress which undesired effect is minimized by providing a structure to accommodate such deformation. | |
286 | .. Pipe expansion joints: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter wherein the structure is included in reactor piping system. | |
287 | . Shield or barrier between radiation or heat source and object to be protected (e.g., insulation, thermal shield): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect (a) is the presence
of radiation in a given area which undesired effect is minimized
by providing means to attenuate the radiation prior to its entry
into said area, or (b) to attenuate the egress of material into
the area to be protected.
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288 | .. Particular materials: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter wherein the means to attenuate includes a specific composition of matter. | |
289 | .. Thermal insulation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter wherein the radiation attenuated is thermal radiation. | |
290 | ... For liquid metal cooled fast reactors (e.g., insulation for vault roof, or for the vessel walls as by a layer of stagnant or quasi-stagnant coolant): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. Subject matter having the attenuation in a system which includes an unmoderated fission fuel system cooled by molten metal. | |
291 | ... Concentric tubes or conduits with insulation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. Subject matter wherein the means to attenuate thermal radiation is or supported by set(s) of nested cylinders. | |
292 | .. Concentric tubes or conduits: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter wherein the means to attenuate radiation
and/or egress of material includes set of nested cylinders.
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293 | .. Containment structures: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter wherein the means to attenuate either (a) completely surrounds the fission fuel region, or (b) provides the last level of attenuation of radiation prior to its entry into the environment. | |
294 | ... Pressure vessels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein the means to attenuate completely surrounds the fission fuel region, and has the capacity to contain a pressurized fluid. | |
295 | .... Concrete: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 294. Subject matter wherein the means to attenuate is constructed from a mixture of cement and aggregate. | |
296 | ..... Prestressed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter wherein the means to attenuate includes structure having built-in compressive or tensile forces. | |
297 | . With turbine protection means (e.g., turbine trip or overspeed protection means): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is turbine damage which undesired effect is minimized by reducing or eliminating the energy transfer from the fissioning fuel. | |
298 | . Auxiliary heat removal structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is component
overheating which undesired effect is minimized by providing additional
thermal energy transfer from said component.
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299 | .. Decay heat removal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Subject matter wherein the components are the fission fuel bodies and the energy removed is generated when the reactor is shutdown. | |
300 | . Recombiners: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen which undesired effect is minimized by providing structures or processes to join the hydrogen and oxygen to form water. | |
301 | .. Catalytic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter having a catalyst present to assist in the formation of water. | |
302 | . Core restraint means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the effect is the undesired movement of components in the region of the fission fuel bodies which effect is minimized by providing structures or processes to retard such movement. | |
303 | .. In-core restraint means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein the structures or processes to retard such movement are positioned among or within the fuel bodies. | |
304 | .. For moderator structures: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein the components whose movement is retarded are those components which attenuate neutron energy. | |
305 | . Corrosion or damage prevention: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is the chemical decomposition of a reactor component which undesired effect is minimized (a) by providing the component with a barrier to retard the dissolution, or (b) by providing a reactant which will react with the corrosion causing agent to remove it from or reduce presence in the reactor system. | |
306 | .. By addition of material to coolant: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 305. Subject matter wherein the barrier is established by the introduction of a material into the coolant which forms a barrier layer on the component or which will react with the corrosion causing agent. | |
307 | . With pressurizer means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the undesired effect is the uncontrolled or pressure variations which undesired effect is minimized by means for maintaining a desired coolant pressure. | |
308 | FISSION REACTOR MATERIAL (INCLUDING REACTION PRODUCTS) TREATMENT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for adding or removing a material from the system or component thereof. | |
309 | . Post accident impurity or contaminant removal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 308. Subject matter including the removal of material dislocated by accident or by the failure of a reactor component. | |
310 | . Impurity removal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 308. Subject matter wherein undesired material is withdrawn from the system. | |
311 | .. Reprocessing of fuel during reactor operation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter wherein impurities are removed from the fuel
while the reactor is operating.
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312 | .. By cold traps or hot traps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter wherein the impurities are removed from a fluid stream by lowering the temperature thereof to a point which induces precipitation of the impurities. | |
313 | .. By filters, ion exchangers, or absorbers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter wherein the impurity is removed from a fluid
through the use of (a) a porous mass through which the fluid is
passed to separate from it the material held in suspension, or (b)
a composition of matter which has the property of replacing the
charged specie of the material in solution with ions of the composition.
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314 | ... Gas filters (e.g., adsorbers): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter wherein the material to be removed is in
the gaseous or vapor state.
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315 | ... Electrostatic or magnetic filters: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter wherein the removal is accomplished by an electrostatic or magnetic field. | |
316 | .. By pressurized fluid (i.e., blowdown): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Subject matter wherein the impurities are flushed from the
surface of a reactor component by a fluid driven by a fluid pressure
differential.
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317 | COMBINED: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in combination with structures or processes
not provided for in this class, per se.
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318 | . With propulsion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter including a nuclear fission reactor combined
with a device to move the combined structure.
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319 | .. Gaseous core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Subject matter wherein the nuclear reactor has its fissionable portion in the gas or vapor state or dispersed in a gas or vapor. | |
320 | . With direct conversion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein the nuclear reaction produces energy,
a portion of which energy is transformed into electrical output
by a one-step process or apparatus for accomplishing such one-step
process.
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321 | .. Thermionic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Subject matter wherein the one-step includes the heating of a material by the products of the nuclear reaction which material emits electrons or ions due to the high temperature induced therein. | |
322 | . For storing excess energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein the energy produced by the nuclear reaction is converted to a storable form for later utilization. | |
323 | . With chemical reaction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein the energy of a nuclear reaction is employed to aid a chemical reaction. | |
324 | .. To produce a combustible fuel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter wherein a product of the chemical reaction
can be burned to produce energy.
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325 | ... Cracking of hydrocarbons: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter wherein the chemical reaction includes the breaking of hydrogen carbon molecular linkages. | |
326 | . With laser: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein the structure or process to be combined
with is a source of coherent electromagnetic radiation.
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327 | CONTROL COMPONENT FOR A FISSION REACTOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a reactor control element.
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328 | . Liquid control component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the reactivity affecting material is in a liquid state. | |
329 | .. With vaporization: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Subject matter wherein the liquid is vaporized to adjust
the amount of reactivity affecting material that is within the reactor
core region.
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330 | .. Liquid metal control component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Subject matter wherein the liquid is a fused or molten metal. | |
331 | . Gaseous control component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the reactivity affecting material is in a gaseous state. | |
332 | . Telescopic control devices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the reactivity affecting material is in the form of a plurality of elements adapted to slide or move one within the other as in the manner of a telescope. | |
333 | . Wherein concentration of the reactivity affecting material varies radially or axially of the control element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the control element is comprised of reactivity affecting material and some other material and the relative amounts of each material varies radially and/or axially along the length of the control element. | |
334 | .. By utilizing a follower: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter wherein the axial variation in the amount of reactivity affecting material is effected by axially joining an auxiliary control element (follower) having one reactivity effect to a primary control element having a different reactivity effect. | |
335 | . Flexible control element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the control component is in the form of a nonrigid or nonself-supporting element (e.g., a cable or a plurality of short elements joined one to the other with flexible or pivotal couplings). | |
336 | . Fuse actuated devices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the control component is moveable
with respect to the reactor core and the means for affecting movement
of the control component is actuated by or is responsive to, an
abnormal reactor operating condition (e.g., abnormal increase in
temperature or abnormal increase in neutron flux).
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337 | .. Particulate type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Subject matter wherein the control component is comprised of a mass of separate individual elements which are released for movement with respect to the reactor core when the fuse is actuated. | |
338 | . Particulate type (e.g., balls): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the control component comprises a mass of separate individual elements of reactivity affecting material. | |
339 | . Nonconventual control material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the reactivity affecting material is defined in terms of its composition or elemental constituents and in other than one of the conventional control material, i.e., boron or cadmium. | |
340 | REACTOR STRUCTURES WITH TESTING OR IRRADIATION FACILITIES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising the combination of two or more of the following: moderator structure, fuel structure, coolant structure, fuel support structure along with structure designed to facilitate or enhance the capability of the reactor structure for the testing or irradiation of materials. | |
341 | . With material holder or support positioned outside the radiation source: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 340. Subject matter wherein the target holder or support is positioned or caused to be positioned outside or adjacent to the radiation source. | |
342 | . With provision for insertion of material to be irradiated into the radiation means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 340. Subject matter wherein the reactor structure is designed to allow insertion of the material to be irradiated. | |
343 | .. Flux trap reactor structures: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Subject matter wherein a nuclear fission reactor* specially
constructed so as to provide an internal fuel* free region
in which the target can be inserted, the fuel free region having
a high thermal neutron flux*.
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344 | .. By fluid pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Subject matter wherein the material holder is conveyed into and through the radiation means by a fluid. | |
345 | ... Wherein the fluid is a liquid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Subject matter wherein the transporting fluid is a liquid. | |
346 | EPI-THERMAL REACTOR STRUCTURES (E.G., INTERMEDIATE NEUTRON SPECTRUM): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a nuclear fission reactor having some moderating material and wherein the neutrons which induce the splitting of nuclei, i.e., fission, have velocities in excess of thermal velocities, 2200 meters per second. | |
347 | REACTOR STRUCTURES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising the combination of two or more
of the following structural elements: moderator structure, fuel
structure, coolant structure (including primary coolant, per se),
or fuel support structure.
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348 | . Fast thermal composite core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter wherein the reactor core is comprised of at least two regions, one region operating with fast neutrons and the other region operating with neutrons at thermal energies, i.e., about 0.025 ev. | |
349 | . Flux flattening: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter for providing a flatter flux profile across the reactor core. | |
350 | . Moderator component varies in its effective density or materials: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter wherein (a) the number of atoms of moderator
component per unit volume varies in space, or (b) the nature of
the composition of the moderator varies in space so as to display
a different moderating effect in one zone of the reactor core area
relative to that displayed in another zone.
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351 | .. Spaced internal reflectors or moderators: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Subject matter wherein reflector* or moderator* material is placed inside the reactor core at spaced intervals occupied normally by fuel assemblies or other internal reactor core structure. | |
352 | . Orifice or fluid control at inlet or outlet or coolant channels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter wherein means are provided which alter the
amount of coolant* which is (a) flowing into the coolant
channel, or (b) flowing out of the coolant channel.
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353 | . With particular control rod guide structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter wherein the reactor is controlled by use of a control rod* and structure is provided for guiding the control rod during movement thereof, said structure being other than the normal in-core control rod guide tube structure. | |
354 | . Fuel material in contact with and supported by fluid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter wherein the fuel material is in contact with a fluid and at some point in the reactor, or at some time during the reaction, the fuel is also supported by the fluid. | |
355 | .. Fluidized beds: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter wherein the fuel material is in the form of particulate bodies, a plurality of which are grouped together to form a bed and wherein a fluid flows through the bed of fuel bodies with sufficient force to expand the bed of bodies against any force, e.g., gravity. | |
356 | .. Fuel dispersed in liquid moderator, solution, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter wherein the moderator is in liquid form and the fuel is dissolved in, or a particulate form of the fuel is homogeneously distributed throughout the liquid moderator to form a solution, colloid, or slurry. | |
357 | ... Vapor forming, separating, or manipulating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter wherein steam or vapor is (a) formed from
the liquid moderator at least in part during the course of the reaction,
(b) separated as steam or vapor from the liquid moderator, or (c)
wherein such steam or vapor is handled in some way internally or
externally of the reactor.
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358 | ... With particular in situ reconstitution or modification of fuel moderator material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter wherein the fuel moderator component is reconstituted
or modified during the operation of the reactor by the addition
or removal of material other than a gas or vapor.
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359 | .. Fuel in molten state or in molten vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter wherein either the fuel or its carrier is
in a fused or melted state.
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360 | ... Fuel in form of fused salt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Subject matter wherein the molten fuel or molten carrier is a salt. | |
361 | . Circulating fluid within reactor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter wherein one of the reactor components is
a fluid and is under sufficient pressure as to flow into or within
the reactor during its operation.
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362 | .. Fuel assembly supports: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter wherein structure is provided for supporting or maintaining the fuel assemblies in their desired positions within the nuclear reactor. | |
363 | ... Suspended fuel assembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter comprising means for supporting fuel assemblies by their upper ends from the top of the reactor, e.g., or by being attached to the closure plug. | |
364 | ... Fuel assembly holddown or locking means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter wherein means are provided for maintaining the fuel assembly in its desired position within the reactor against the force of the coolant. | |
365 | .... Hydraulic or pneumatic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter wherein a fuel assembly is positioned in the coolant channel and the pressure of the coolant itself is utilized to help maintain the fuel assembly in its desired position in the coolant channel. | |
366 | .. Plural fluids or a fluid in plural phases circulating within reactor (e.g., pressure tube reactor): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter involving the circulation within a reactor
(e.g., pressure tube reactor) of at least two fluid streams which
may differ from each other in chemical composition or physical state,
e.g., water and steam, water and molten metal, or hydrocarbon.
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367 | ... In heat pipe means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter wherein the fluid in plural phases flows in a conduit comprised of two zones, one for transport of the fluid in the liquid state and the other for transport of the fluid in the gaseous state. | |
368 | ... Including chemically distinct gas: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter wherein one fluid is a gas which is chemically
different from other fluids present, e.g., water and helium.
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369 | .... With formation, separation, or manipulation of a second gas: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Subject matter wherein a second gaseous component is present in the reactor as either steam or vapor and is (a) formed during the course of the reaction, (b) separated from another fluid present, or (c) handled in some way internally or externally of the reactor. | |
370 | ... With formation, separation, or manipulation of a vapor (e.g., boiling water reactor (bwr) type): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter wherein one of the fluids is steam or vapor which is (a) formed at least in part during course of reaction, (b) separated as steam or vapor from another fluid, or (c) handled as such in some way internally or externally of the reactor. | |
371 | .... With vapor-liquid separating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter having structure for separating or removing the vapor from the liquid. | |
372 | .... With jet pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter wherein at least one of the fluids is caused
to circulate with the aid of a jet pump.
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373 | .... Having specified fluid flow path or pattern within reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter wherein the coolant is made to traverse a
specified or predetermined route or channel within the reactor core
or the route taken is such as to place the coolant into a pattern
or network which serves to exert a particular effect upon the reactor
or reaction.
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374 | ..... Plural separate coolant loops through reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Subject matter wherein coolant is caused to traverse the reactor core through separate and independent routes. | |
375 | ..... With plural, coolant passes through reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Subject matter wherein the coolant is caused to traverse the reactor core a plurality of times prior to its being sent to a heat exchanger or other utilization means. | |
376 | ...... Re-entrant type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Subject matter wherein the plural coolant passes, the coolant
flows first along one flow path in a fuel element structure in one
direction and then flow through a different flow path in the same
fuel element structure in the reverse direction.
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377 | ..... With particular flow directing or diverting means (e.g., flow baffle): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Subject matter wherein structure is provided solely for the specific purposes of altering the direction of coolant flow. | |
378 | .... Vapor manipulated or used exterior of reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter wherein the steam or vapor has energy (e.g., thermal or kinetic) added to or removed therefrom (e.g., by a heat exchanger, pump, or turbine) exterior of the reactor core. | |
379 | ..... With flow control of fluid within reactor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 378. Subject matter wherein the manipulation or utilization of the vapor exteriorly of the reactor effects some control of (a) the flow of the fluids within the reactor core, or (b) the flow of the fluids to an external component. | |
380 | .... Nonaqueous vapor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter wherein one of the fluids is nonaqueous. | |
381 | .. Pebble bed reactor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter wherein the fuel material is in the form of generally spherical elements, a plurality of which are held together in a container. | |
382 | ... Having core of separate pebble containers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 381. Subject matter wherein the fuel elements are in a plurality of separate containers which are arranged together to form the active region of the core. | |
383 | .. Fluid is a gas: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter wherein the only fluid being circulated or
otherwise flowing within the reactor is in a gaseous state.
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384 | ... Wherein the gas is steam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Subject matter wherein the fluid is the vapor phase of water. | |
385 | ... Having specified flow path or pattern within reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Subject matter wherein the coolant is made to traverse a
specified or predetermined route or channel within the reactor core
or the route taken is such as to place the coolant into a pattern
or network which serves to exert a particular effect upon the reactor
or reaction.
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386 | .... Plural separate loops: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter wherein coolant is caused to traverse the reactor core through separate and independent routes. | |
387 | .... Plural passes through core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter wherein the coolant is caused to traverse the reactor core a plurality of times prior to its being sent to a heat exchanger or other utilization means. | |
388 | ..... Re-entrant type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Subject matter wherein in the plural coolant passes, the
coolant flows first along one flow path in a fuel element structure
in one direction and then flows through a different flow path in the
same fuel element structure in the reverse direction.
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389 | .... With particular flow directing or diverting means (e.g., flow baffle): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter wherein structure is provided solely for the specific purpose of altering the direction of coolant flow. | |
390 | ..... With core bypass means (e.g., passage along core barrel or through shield structure): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 389. Subject matter wherein the flow path or pattern of the altered coolant flow includes a path which bypasses the fuel assemblies in the core. | |
391 | ... Manipulated or used exterior of the reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Subject matter wherein the fluid circulating within the
reactor core area is a coolant which has energy (e.g., thermal or
kinetic) added to or removed therefrom (e.g., by a heat exchanger, pump,
or turbine) exterior of the reactor core.
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392 | .... With jet pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Subject matter wherein the coolant is caused to circulate
with the aid of a jet pump.
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393 | .... With coaxial flow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Subject matter wherein the coolant exterior of the core is caused to flow through a concentric pipe arrangement such that the coolant will flow in one direction through the inner pipe and (generally) in the opposite direction through the annulus between the inner and outer pipes. | |
394 | .... With single structure component containment (e.g., pod arrangement): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Subject matter wherein components of the nuclear reactor system are placed within bores of monolithic structure. | |
395 | .. Having specified fluid flow path or pattern within reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter wherein the coolant is made to traverse a
specified or predetermined route or channel within the reactor core
or the route taken is such as to place the coolant into a pattern
or network which serves to exert a particular effect upon the reactor
or reaction.
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396 | ... Plural separate coolant loops through reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Subject matter wherein the coolant is caused to traverse
the reactor core through separate and independent routes.
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397 | ... Plural passes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Subject matter wherein the coolant is caused to traverse the reactor core a plurality of times prior to its being sent to a heat exchanger or other utilization means. | |
398 | .... Re-entrant type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter wherein the plural coolant passes, the coolant
flows first along one flow path in a fuel element structure in one
direction and then flows through a different flow path in the same
fuel element structure in the reverse direction.
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399 | ... With particular flow directing or diverting means (e.g., flow baffle): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Subject matter wherein structure is provided solely for the specific purpose of altering the direction of coolant flow. | |
400 | .... With core bypass means (e.g., passage along core barrel or through shield structure): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. Subject matter wherein the flow path or pattern of the altered coolant flow includes a path which bypasses the fuel assemblies in the core. | |
401 | ... One-fluid-type pressure tube reactor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Subject matter wherein the flow channels in the reactor are formed by a plurality of spaced tubes or conduits, the interiors of which are each at pressure substantially higher than the pressure of the adjacent medium. | |
402 | .. Manipulated or used exterior of reactor core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter wherein the fluid circulating within the
reactor core area is a coolant which has energy (e.g., thermal or
kinetic) added to or removed therefrom (e.g., by a heat exchanger, pump,
or turbine) exterior of the reactor core.
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403 | ... Including tank, pool, or reservoir (e.g., swimming pool): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Subject matter wherein a relatively large mass of fluid
is maintained within a vessel which serves as a tank, pool, or reservoir.
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404 | .... Having reactor core and heat exchanger or pump therein: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Subject matter having one vessel in which is situated the reactor core, primary heat exchangers, or pump, all of which are immersed in the liquid coolant. | |
405 | ..... With particular heat exchanger structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter wherein the heat exchanger is more than nominally
disclosed.
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406 | ... Compact or integral (e.g., heat exchanger, core, pumps in same vessel): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Subject matter wherein the components of the reactor circuit,
e.g., heat exchanger, core, pumps, are all contained with a common
vessel.
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407 | ... With jet pumps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Subject matter wherein the coolant is caused to circulate with the aid of a jet pump. | |
408 | ... With means or structure to flash coolant into vapor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Subject matter wherein the coolant is caused to abruptly change to the vapor phase, e.g., by sudden pressure reduction. | |
409 | FUEL COMPONENT STRUCTURE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising an integral structure the constituent
material of which includes, at least in part, a nuclear fuel*.
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410 | . With means to prevent thinning of the cladding (e.g., amoeba effect): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein the fuel component structure contains a material which serves to inhibit the thinning of the fuel covering (i.e., cladding) by diffusion during reactor operation (i.e., "amoeba effect"). | |
411 | . Spherical particles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein the fuel is in a spherically shaped form. | |
412 | . Encased with nonfuel component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein a material (e.g., fluid) or structural element having a reactor function different from that of the fuel (e.g., moderator, heat insulator, coolant) is encased, enclosed, or sealed together with the fuel material within a single container (i.e., a "cladding"). | |
413 | .. With internal pressurizer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter wherein a means is provided within the container (i.e., cladding) for maintaining the pressure within the fuel component substantially constant during or throughout its operating life, e.g., by releasing a gas subsequent to fabrication of the fuel component. | |
414 | .. Coated, preformed, or impregnated layer or part or adhesively bonded layers or parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter including a preformed layer or part having
a coating thereon or an impregnate therein, or plural preformed
layers bonded together.
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415 | ... Lubricating layer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnate comprises a lubricant. | |
416 | ... Multiple or composite cladding-type layers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter wherein the cladding itself is comprised of a plurality of layers. | |
417 | .... Including getter layer or barrier layer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter wherein at least one of the cladding layers acts or functions as an absorber or barrier with respect to the transport of fuel or nuclear reaction products between the fuel and an outer cladding layer. | |
418 | .. Getter, fission product retainer or filter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter wherein the nonfuel component functions as an absorber or complete or selective barrier with respect to the transport of fuel or nuclear reaction products. | |
419 | .. Burnable poison: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter wherein the nonfuel component is a burnable
poison*.
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420 | .. Interpellet spacing or positioning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter wherein the encased material is a nonfuel material which is positioned between two separate fuel bodies, i.e., pellets. | |
421 | .. Homogeneously intermixed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter wherein the encased material is intermixed,
more or less, homogeneously throughout the fuel material.
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422 | ... Alloyed fuel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Subject matter wherein the fuel or a part thereof is metallic which is alloyed with the encased material which is also metallic. | |
423 | .. Moderator or reflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter wherein the encased material is a neutron moderator or reflector material. | |
424 | .. Coolant or heat exchange material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter wherein the encased material is a coolant* or heat exchange material. | |
425 | .. Heat insulating material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Subject matter wherein the encased material is not transmissive of thermal energy, i.e., is a heat insulating material. | |
426 | . Plural fuel segments or elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein the fuel component structure is comprised of either (a) a plurality of fuel segments which are sealed, enclosed, or contained within a single container, or (b) a plurality of elements assembled together with each element itself consisting of an enclosed, sealed, or contained integral mass of fuel or a plurality of fuel segments. | |
427 | .. In solid moderator block: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Subject matter wherein the structure for attenuating neutron
energy takes the form of a given volume, usually a parallelepiped,
which contains nuclear fuel either as an admixture or discrete bodies,
positioned therein.
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428 | .. Wherein the fissile content varies radially or axially within the same container (e.g., plural fuel layers): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Subject matter wherein the plural segments are so constituted
and arranged within a container that the fissile* content
of the container varies radially or axially.
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429 | .. Complementary segments within same container: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Subject matter wherein a plurality of fuel segments are
included within a container with the segments being constructed
or shaped to complement or mate with each other.
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430 | .. Spherically shaped segments within same container: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Subject matter wherein the fuel segments are approximately spherically shaped pellets and are randomly positioned within a container. | |
431 | .. Concentric cylindrical elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Subject matter comprising at least two tubular fuel elements one of which is nested inside the other. | |
432 | .. Plate-type fuel elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Subject matter wherein the fuel elements are in the form of plates which are at least in part, spaced from and substantially parallel to each other. | |
433 | .. Stacked (e.g., candu type reactor fuel components): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Subject matter wherein plural fuel segments, elements, or components are assembled in a linear normally vertically relationship, e.g., one above the other. | |
434 | .. In pack or bundle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Subject matter wherein the plural segments or elements are held together in a pack or bundlelike relationship relative to each other or to a container or to other structure, by a spacing, supporting, or securing means. | |
435 | ... Wherein the fissile content varies radially or axially across the pack or bundle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein the amount or concentration of fissile* material
varies radially and/or axially across the pack or bundle.
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436 | ... Wire-wrapped fuel elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein the spacing means comprises a wire
wrapped around a fuel element.
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437 | ... Having the fuel element ends positioned on or attached to rails: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein the fuel elements have at least one
of their ends attached to or positioned on a bar (rail).
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438 | ... Including grid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein a multiaperture structure holds
or maintains the plural fuel segments or elements in a spaced array.
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439 | .... With coolant flow path deflecting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Subject matter wherein the grid is provided with structure for the specific purpose of altering (deflecting) the direction of coolant flow. | |
440 | .... For ends of fuel elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Subject matter wherein the grid contacts and engages the
ends of the fuel elements.
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441 | .... With nonintegral fuel element contacting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Subject matter wherein the grid is provided with a separable component and this component is utilized to contact and maintain the fuel pins in the spaced apart array. | |
442 | .... With fuel element contacting protuberance or projection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Subject matter wherein the grid comprises walls defining fuel element compartments, at least one wall of which is provided with means extending away from the wall into the compartment to position the fuel element therein. | |
443 | ... With coolant flow path deflecting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein structure is provided for the specific purpose of altering (deflecting) the direction of coolant flow. | |
444 | .... With coolant flow bypass means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Subject matter wherein structure is provided such that a portion of the coolant does not come into direct contact with the nuclear fuel containing members. | |
445 | ... With thermal expansion compensating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter with means to compensate for changes in dimension of at least a part of the pack or bundle due to thermal expansion. | |
446 | ... With removable member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein the pack or bundle includes a member which is removable from the rest of the pack or bundle, e.g., a fuel pin, moderator pin, poison pin, a grid, a sheath, etc. | |
447 | ... Including separate burnable poison or moderator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein the pack or bundle contains burnable
poison* or moderator which is not encased together with
the fuel, that is, the burnable poison or moderator will be in its
own separate pin or element, in a grid, in the sheath, etc.
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448 | ... With means for spacing apart adjacent packs or bundles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein the assemblies or bundles contain structure which serves to maintain the outer surfaces of adjacent packs or bundles spaced apart from one another. | |
449 | ... Having provision or structure for insertion of control elements therein: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter wherein the pack or bundle has provision or structure which allows control elements to be inserted therein. | |
450 | . With condition sensing or indicating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein the fuel component includes a structure
or material for sensing or indicating some condition of the fuel
component.
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451 | . Having particular end closure or seal (e.g., weld, plug, cap, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter including a particular or specific means for closing the end(s) of a fuel element or component, e.g., weld, cap, etc. | |
452 | .. With indexing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 451. Subject matter wherein the fuel element end cap has a particular distinguishing feature or structure associated therewith for discerning its identity among other fuel elements. | |
453 | . Fuel support or covering provided with fins, projections, prongs, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter having means to contain, cover, or support
the fuel, which means is provided with internal or external projections,
protuberances, prongs, fins, or other similar structure.
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454 | .. With external fins, projections, prongs, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Subject matter wherein the fins, etc., are on the outer surface of the fuel container, support, or covering. | |
455 | . Hollow, annular, or graduated fuel layers or members (e.g., concentric, helical, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein at least the portion containing the fuel material itself is in the form of a sheet or tube which may be arranged or associated with itself concentrically or helically. | |
456 | . Vented fuel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein the fuel component includes a means to release fission products therefrom during normal operation of a nuclear reactor. | |
457 | . Nonconventional jacket or can material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter wherein the fuel is covered or clad by a material other than the conventional cladding materials of Al, Zr, steel, etc. | |
458 | MODERATOR OR REFLECTOR COMPONENT STRUCTURE FOR A FISSION REACTOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising structure whose proximate function is to attenuate the energy of an incident neutron (moderator) or to alter the trajectory of an incident neutron (reflector) in a nuclear fission reactor. | |
459 | . With means for keying or assembling moderator blocks together: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 458. Subject matter wherein the material for reducing neutron energy is formed into a given volume, usually a parallelepiped, which is so shaped as to facilitate the interconnection of the given volumes one with another. | |
460 | ROTATING PLUG-TYPE COVER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a closure for a fission reactor vessel which closure is capable of rotary movement. | |
461 | VESSEL SUPPORTS (E.G., CORE VESSEL-SUPPORTS): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein load-bearing means are provided to accommodate the weight of a fission reactor vessel in a fixed position. | |
462 | GRIDS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein a multiaperature structure holds
or maintains reactor components in a spaced array.
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463 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising material not provided for elsewhere. | |
900 | PARTICULAR MATERIAL OR MATERIAL SHAPES FOR FISSION REACTORS. |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Collections of patents that claim or disclose a specific or particular reactor component by its material make-up (composition, etc.) or when in some particular shape, and not amounting to structure provided for in the main schedule above. | |
901 | . Fuel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 900. Subject matter wherein the fuel is defined by its material makeup. | |
902 | .. With external lubricating or absorbing material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 901. Subject matter wherein the outer surface of the fuel element is provided with a material which facilitates assembly of the fuel elements with their spacing, supporting, or scuring means by reducing the friction on the fuel elements or is provided with an absorber to facilitate handling during refueling. | |
903 | .. Shapes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 901. Subject matter wherein the fuel is formed into a specific or peculiar shape. | |
904 | . Moderator, reflector, or coolant materials: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 900. Subject matter wherein a specific moderator or coolant material is claimed or disclosed which goes beyond such normal materials as graphite, Be, H2O, D2O, etc. | |
905 | .. Organic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 904. Subject matter wherein the material is organic. | |
906 | .. Metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 904. Subject matter wherein the material is a metal. | |
907 | .. Dissociative coolants: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 904. Subject matter wherein the coolant is a material which dissociates upon heating. | |
908 | REACTOR GEOMETRY (OR PART THEREOF) DEFINED IN TERMS OF NUMERICAL VALUES: |
Subject matter involving numerical relationship between various parameters of a nuclear fission reactor. | |
909 | MOBILE REACTORS: |
Subject matter involving a nuclear power generating system
which is portable.
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910 | ROTATING REACTORS: |
Subject matter involving a nuclear reactor wherein the core (or at least a portion thereof) revolves or rotates about an axis. | |
911 | PLURAL REACTOR SYSTEMS: |
Subject matter involving at least two reactors which are associated together in some manner so as to present an overall single system. | |
912 | NUCLEAR REACTOR SYSTEMS SITUATED IN THE OCEAN: |
Subject matter involving a nuclear reactor system which is designed for operation and situation directly in a large body of water. | |
913 | ANTIMATTER DEVICES AND METHODS: |
Subject matter involving reactions which produce annihilation radiation. | |
914 | NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Collection of patents that claim or disclose an uncontrolled nuclear reaction structure, e.g., a bomb. | |
915 | FUSION REACTOR FUELS: |
Subject matter involving fuels (materials, compositions) for use in nuclear fusion reactions. | |
916 | METHODS OF MAKING FUSION FUEL TARGETS: |
Subject matter involving methods of manufacturing bodies or elements containing fusion fuel material. | |
917 | UTILIZING DIFFERENT FUELS OR FUELS IN DIFFERENT FORMS, IN DIFFERENT REACTOR REGIONS IN RELATION TO AMOUNTS OF HEAT PRODUCED IN SAID REGIONS: |
Subject matter involving the utilization of different fuels or fuels in different forms in relation to amounts of heat produced in the regions. | |
918 | ENTIRE REACTOR CORE OF SINGLE INTEGRAL STRUCTURE: |
Subject matter wherein the entire reactor core is comprised of a unitary structure. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |