SEGMENTED FUEL ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR

Claims

A segmented fuel assembly for use in a nuclear reactor is disclosed. The segmented fuel assembly comprises a lower nozzle, an upper nozzle, a plurality of guide tubes positioned between the lower and upper nozzles, and a plurality of segments positioned between the upper and lower nozzles. The plurality of guide tubes are arranged in a first array. Each guide tube defines a longitudinal axis. Each fuel segment comprises a body that defines a plurality of coolant flow channels and a plurality of guide tube bores. The guide tube bores are arranged in a second array corresponding to the first array. The guide tubes are positioned in the guide tube bores.