Patents Examined by Reuben Epstein
  • Compact power reactor
    Patent number: 4127443
    Abstract: There is disclosed a small compact nuclear reactor operating in the epithermal neutron energy range for supplying power at remote locations, as for a satellite. The core contains fuel moderator elements of Zr hydride with 7 w/o of 93% enriched uranium alloy. The core has a radial beryllium reflector and is cooled by liquid metal coolant such as NaK. The reactor is controlled and shut down by moving portions of the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1960
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Joseph R. Wetch, Herman M. Dieckamp, Lewis A. Wilson