NUCLEAR REACTOR Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: nuclear reactors. SUBSTANCE: shell-type reactor consists of body accommodating installed with clearance, fuel core and shell encircling it, and coaxial side down and central discharge channels communicated with each other in lower part by means of turning chamber. Located on bottom of turning chamber is displacer. Turning chamber has cylindrical guiding insert whose upper end adjoins lower end of shell and lower end is installed in a spaced relation to bottom. Displacer is made in form of cylinder whose upper part is limited by cover. Displacer is installed in a spaced relation inside cylindrical insert without touching the inlet part of fuel core. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 1 dwg