Fluor has patented a nuclear power system with a unique control rod assembly system that allows for precise control of a nuclear fission reaction. The system includes a reactor vessel, nuclear fuel assemblies, a riser, and a primary coolant flow path to generate electric power efficiently. 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 May 2024 was 58%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Control method for nuclear fission reaction in power system
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11996208B2) discloses a method for controlling a nuclear fission reaction within a nuclear power system. The method involves operating the system to initiate the reaction, circulating a primary coolant passively to receive heat from the fission reaction, transferring the heat to a power generation system to produce electric power, and adjusting the position of control rods within the reactor core to control the reaction. Notably, the system does not include any other control rods for regulating the power output of the reaction, highlighting a unique approach to nuclear fission control.
Furthermore, the patent details methods for adjusting the control rods, shutting down or maintaining the reaction at a sub-critical state, and controlling the power output independently of the control rod assemblies. This includes utilizing a chemical injection system to inject or remove chemicals from the reactor vessel to adjust the power output based on predetermined upper and lower values. Additionally, the patent outlines procedures for controlling a power generation system by adjusting turbine inlet steam valves or feed water pumps to further regulate the power output of the nuclear fission reaction. These innovative techniques offer a comprehensive and efficient approach to managing nuclear fission reactions within a power system.
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