Devices, Systems, and Methods Comprising Graphite Having an Enhanced Neutron Diffusion Coefficient for Enhancing Power Reactor Performance
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Dec 31, 2009
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May 15, 2009
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May 16, 2008
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The present invention relates to the field of energy generation. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for use in generating energy with graphite-moderated nuclear reactors. Embodiments of the invention include devices, systems, and methods for use in generating power that use graphite having a neutron diffusion coefficient higher than that of Acheson graphite. Specifically included embodiments comprise providing artificial graphite manufactured under high pressure during the graphitization process to cause a larger neutron diffusion coefficient than graphite not produced under pressure (Acheson graphite). Suitable graphite according to the invention includes graphite prepared under high pressure during the graphitization phase of the manufacturing process, which produces graphite with an increased diffusion coefficient by reducing the microcrystal diffraction scattering and increasing the non-diffractive (inelastic) scattering of the graphite.
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