Patents Assigned to Exxon Nuclear, Inc.
  • Method of removing fission gases from irradiated fuel
    Patent number: 4285891
    Abstract: A method for removing volatile fission products from irradiated fuel which comprises passing a hydrogen-containing inert gas by said fuel which is at an elevated temperature of at least about 1000.degree. C. for a sufficient time to remove a significant portion of said fission products and a second step wherein inert gas alone is swept past the fuel while at said elevated temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1981
    Assignee: Exxon Nuclear, Inc.
    Inventors: Lane A. Bray, Allyn L. Boldt, Harold H. Van Tuyl