Neutron absorber member configured for insertion into a control rod guide tube of a spent fuel assembly
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Mar 3, 2020
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May 24, 2018
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Jan 5, 2018
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A neutron absorber member including a tube having a split extending radially completely through a sidewall of said tube throughout the entire axial length thereof such that the absorber member has a C-shaped geometry formed by the split. The sidewall of the tube is resiliently biased radially outwards and comprised of a metal matrix composite that is configured to absorb neutrons emanation from a spent fuel assembly in a sufficient amount to thereby maintain subcriticality of said spent fuel assembly.
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