Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements inventions 03/08

20080069287 - Controlled fusion in a field reversed configuration and direct energy conversion: A system and apparatus for controlled fusion in a field reversed configuration (FRC) magnetic topology and conversion of fusion product energies directly to electric power. Preferably, plasma ions are magnetically confined in the FRC while plasma electrons are electrostatically confined in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally... Agent: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLPIPProsecution Department

20080069288 - Method for regulation of operational parameters of the core of a pressurised water nuclear reactor: a step of selection of a control law for the concentration of a neutron-absorbent component ([B]) and for the positions of insertion (Z1 to Z5) of the groups (P1 to P5) of rods selected from at least the first and second control laws which are different from one another; and... Agent: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP

20080069289 - Self-regulating nuclear power module: The present invention includes a nuclear fission reactor apparatus comprising a core open to an atmosphere containing a hydrogen or a hydrogen isotope material, said core consisting essentially of a powdered fissile metal hydride material that remains entirely within said core; a plurality of trays outside said core that store... Agent: Los Alamos National Security, LLC

20080069290 - Integrated monitoring method for nuclear device and system using the same: An integrated monitoring method and a system using the same which can monitor structural integrity or an operating state of a nuclear device are provided. One integrated analysis unit receives a plurality of signals in order to integrate, mutually exchange, and analyze from a plurality of heterogeneous sensors installed in... Agent: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP

20080069291 - Canister apparatus and basket for transporting, storing and/or supporting spent nuclear fuel: A canister apparatus, basket apparatus and combinations thereof for transporting and/or storing high level radioactive waste, such as spent nuclear fuel. The canister apparatus comprises a cavity for receiving the spent nuclear fuel that is surrounded by two independent gas-tight containment boundaries. The structures that form the two independent gas-tight... Agent: Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-cohen LLP

20080063132 - Method and system for controlled fusion reactions: Disclosed is a system for extracting energy from controlled fusion reactions. The system includes a central target chamber for receiving fusion target material. A plurality of energy drivers are arranged around the target chamber so as to supply energy to fusion target material in the chamber to initiate a controlled... Agent: Bruzga & Associates

20080063133 - Formation of a field reversed configuration for magnetic and electrostatic confinement of plasma: A system and method for containing plasma and forming a Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) magnetic topology are described in which plasma ions are contained magnetically in stable, non-adiabatic orbits in the FRC. Further, the electrons are contained electrostatically in a deep energy well, created by tuning an externally applied magnetic... Agent: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLPIPProsecution Department

20080063134 - Apparatus for monitoring deposition of a noble metal in a nuclear reactor: In a method of monitoring deposition of a noble metal in an intergranular stress corrosion crack (IGSCC) in a metal reactor shroud wall of a nuclear reactor, a metal sample may be placed at a location within near an inner surface of the metal reactor shroud wall. The sample may... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20080056428 - Fuel element for a light water reactor, and method for repairing the fuel element: A fuel assembly for a light water reactor contains a fuel rod cluster and a spacer that has a number of cells, bounded by webs for laterally holding fuel rods. A damaged region including at least one damaged cell is present in an edge region of a spacer. There being... Agent: Lerner Greenberg Stemer LLP