Abstract: A canned rotodynamic flow machine (1) configured for operating with a working fluid such as molten salt of a molten salt nuclear reactor. The stator windings are formed by one or more electrically conductive solid bars (12).

Abstract: A nuclear reactor core (1) for a molten salt nuclear reactor (100). The nuclear reactor core (1) has a tubular cylindrical center moderator vessel (10) for passage of a liquid moderator (11), a cylindrical fuel salt jacket surrounding the center moderator vessel (10), and a cylindrical neutron reflector jacket surrounding the cylindrical fuel salt jacket, wherein the cylindrical center moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10) has a largest inner cross-sectional area medially between a liquid moderator and neutron reflector inlet (12) of the center moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10) and a liquid moderator and neutron reflector outlet (13) of the moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10).

Abstract: A carbon composite channel (10) and method of manufacturing a carbon composite channel. The method entails applying layers of carbon fiber alternatingly in a circumferential and an axial direction, applying liquid carbon, a liquid carbon-containing solution, or a liquid pre-cursor for glassy carbon to one or more layers of carbon fiber before applying the next layer of carbon fiber, and subsequently curing the pre-cursor by exposure to a heat treatment at a temperature below 1200° C.

Abstract: A nuclear reactor core (1) for a molten salt nuclear reactor (100). The nuclear reactor core (1) has a tubular cylindrical center moderator vessel (10) for passage of a liquid moderator (11), a cylindrical fuel salt jacket surrounding the center moderator vessel (10), and a cylindrical neutron reflector jacket surrounding the cylindrical fuel salt jacket, wherein the cylindrical center moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10) has a largest inner cross-sectional area medially between a liquid moderator and neutron reflector inlet (12) of the center moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10) and a liquid moderator and neutron reflector outlet (13) of the moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10).

Abstract: A tubular linear motor (20), for operating actuating a component in a molten salt loop (43,44,45), preferably a molten salt loop (43,44,45) in a nuclear reactor (40), comprising a stator (11) having a lumen, a tubular translational mover (8) in the lumen, the stator (11) comprising stator windings surrounding the lumen for inducing a magnetic field penetrating the mover (8), the stator windings each comprising an electrically conductive solid bar (12), at least a portion of the length thereof being arranged spirally, the spirally arranged portion being arranged between first- and second ferromagnetic rings (26,27), the spirally arranged portion of the length of electrically conductive solid bar (12) being positioned between the first- and second ferromagnetic rings (26,27), by one or more spacers (13), preferably ceramic spacers (13), for electrically insulating the electrically conductive solid bar (12) from the first- and second ferromagnetic rings (26,27).

Abstract: A canned rotodynamic flow machine (1) configured for operating with a working fluid such as molten salt of a molten salt nuclear reactor. The stator windings are formed by one or more electrically conductive solid bars (12).

Abstract: A nuclear reactor core (1) for a molten salt nuclear reactor (100). The nuclear reactor core (1) has a tubular cylindrical center moderator vessel (10) for passage of a liquid moderator (11), a cylindrical fuel salt jacket surrounding the center moderator vessel (10), and a cylindrical neutron reflector jacket surrounding the cylindrical fuel salt jacket, wherein the cylindrical center moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10) has a largest inner cross-sectional area medially between a liquid moderator and neutron reflector inlet (12) of the center moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10) and a liquid moderator and neutron reflector outlet (13) of the moderator and neutron reflector vessel (10).

Abstract: A canned rotodynamic flow machine (1) configured for operating with a working fluid such as molten salt of a molten salt nuclear reactor. The stator windings are formed by one or more electrically conductive solid bars (12).

Abstract: A canned rotodynamiic flow machine (1) configured for operating with a working fluid such as molten salt of a molten salt nuclear reactor, comprising an impeller (6) arranged in a volute (3), with an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) for the working fluid, an induction or reluctance motor or generator comprising a stator (10) and a rotor (8), a can (18) separating a working fluid area in which the rotor (8) is arranged from a dry area containing the stator (10). The rotor (8) is operably coupled to the impeller (6). The stator (10) comprises stator windings for inducing a magnetic field that penetrates the rotor (8). The stator windings are distributed in slots (11) arranged in the stator (10). The part of the stator windings inside the slots is formed by one or more electrically conductive solid bars (12). An active magnetic bearing for use in a canned rotor dynamic flow machine for a molten salt nuclear reactor, comprising a stator (110,210) and a rotor (108,208).

Abstract: A system for converting a first digital representation of a graphical object defined in two dimensions, such as a floor plan of a building such as a house or an apartment, into a second digital representation of said graphical object, said second digital representation defined in three dimensions, said system comprising means for converting the first digital representation into a vector based representation by means of an computer implemented algorithm, and means for converting said vector based representation of the first digital representation into a three dimensional representation of the graphical object. Furthermore the invention relates to a system for secure administration and/or provision of protected data files in a computer network, such as the Internet or a local LAN, said computer network comprising at least one server and a plurality of clients. Finally the invention relates to a system that allows 3rd party suppliers to be able to provide applications to be launched on a client.