Fluor. has filed a patent for a nuclear reactor system with a barrier separating core and shield regions. Fuel rods with liquid nuclear fuel and a liquid moderator transfer heat to heat pipes, which then transfer heat to heat exchangers for generating electricity. Claim 1 describes a fuel rod with a chamber for liquid nuclear fuel and a filter for gaseous products. GlobalData’s report on Fluor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Fluor, Combined cycle power plants was a key innovation area identified from patents. Fluor's grant share as of January 2024 was 59%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Fuel rod for nuclear reactor with gaseous product filter
The patent application (Publication Number: US20230377763A1) describes a fuel rod for a nuclear reactor that includes a wall defining a chamber for containing liquid nuclear fuel. The fuel rod also features a filter that is fluidly coupled to the chamber to receive gaseous products generated by the liquid nuclear fuel. The filter includes a port to vent reactive fission products and a filter member to capture non-reactive fission products, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the nuclear reactor.
Furthermore, the fuel rod design incorporates different wall portions with varying amounts of neutron-absorbing material to control the fission reaction within the chamber. The liquid nuclear fuel circulates within the chamber, remaining subcritical in certain regions to prevent unwanted reactions. The filter system within the fuel rod is strategically positioned to manage the reactive and non-reactive fission products, such as xenon, krypton, and noble gases, ensuring the stability and performance of the nuclear reactor. Overall, the innovative features of this fuel rod design aim to enhance safety, efficiency, and control in nuclear reactor operations.
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