Patent References 2852456 3401081 Fast nuclear reactor Integrated fast reactor of the liquid metal cooled type Patent #: 4032399 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 05/877478 filed on 02/13/1978US Classes:376/291Concentric tubes or conduits with insulationExaminersPrimary: Behrend, Harvey E.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG21C 1/03 (20060101)G21C 1/00 (20060101) Foreign Application Priority Data1975-11-26 FRAbstractA first annular space is formed between a cylindrical baffle and the reactor vessel and a second annular space is formed between the baffle and a counter-baffle. The level of liquid metal coolant is free within the two annular spaces which are separated by the baffle. The top edge of the baffle has a profile such that they supply of "cold" liquid metal which overflows into the discharge space takes place without breaking away from the baffle wall. | |