Electronic enclosure with neutron shield for nuclear in-core applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11424046
APP PUB NO 20200185116A1
SERIAL NO

16210407

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An enclosure for non-organic electronic components is provided which includes an inner cavity for housing non-organic electronic components and a neutron shielding barrier surrounding the inner cavity and the electronic components housed within the cavity. The barrier is formed from a neutron reflecting material in solid or powdered form and a neutron absorbing material in solid or powdered form. An optional structural support is provided in certain aspects of the enclosure design.

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WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC1000 WESTINGHOUSE DRIVE SUITE 141 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA 16066

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Abel,, II John R Allison Park, US 4 4
Arndt, Jeffrey L Pittsburgh, US 18 12
Carvajal, Jorge V Irwin, US 26 95
Flammang, Robert W Pittsburgh, US 15 52
Heagy, Melissa M Butler, US 6 5
Ickes, Michael R Pittsburgh, US 5 1
Stafford, Shawn C Scottdale, US 12 14

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