Nuclear Energy Generation TRIZ Cases

A resistive heater rod uses inert gas coupling to transfer heat from thermal conductors.

Crushable annular metal sleeves reduce peak g-loads during transport impacts, resolving manufacturing cost and supply constraints of traditional limiters.

Internal mixer with peripheral and interior flow control members directs liquid metal flow to reduce thermal striping in sodium cooled reactors.

A self-contained submersible cooling conduit removes decay heat from spent fuel pools using an independent power source and circulating mechanism.

A gravity-driven water injection pool holds boric acid solution above the core to inject it into the reactor pressure vessel.

A hybrid safety injection tank supplies coolant to a nuclear reactor using pressurized gas.

Metal nano-protrusions occlude hydrogen atoms to raise tunnel nuclear fusion probability, resolving poor heat generation stability.

Segregated antimony and beryllium compartments prevent melting stratification while maintaining reliable reactor start-up.

A dedicated piping system routes containment effluent through spent fuel pool water to filter radioactive contaminants.

Determines optimal fuel loading distributions via iterative perturbation processes, reducing transition times from beginning-of-life to equilibrium states.

Extracting steam from the high-pressure turbine section for feed-water heating eliminates pressure loss in moisture separators and reduces heat loss.

Segmented inlet ducts distribute airflow to prevent wind-induced skewing and preserve heat rejection capacity in vertical storage modules.

Drive torque monitoring unit bypasses threshold comparison during motor startup to prevent false alarms from inrush current.

Segmented extruded steel sections minimize welding distortions and reduce buckling risk while ensuring precise alignment.

A mobile nuclear microreactor uses a rotating neutron absorber arc to control power generation via helium coolant.

Segmented bushing sections expand via an angled wedge plug to generate radial pressure, preventing vibration and leakage in flooded BWR jet pump assemblies.

Segmented clamping members secure jet pump riser elbows to distribute stress, preventing weld line cracks from fluid oscillation in boiling water reactors.

Demountable joints positioned away from the midplane allow modular magnet replacement, resolving maintenance difficulties in tokamak fusion reactors.

Composite particles merge zinc oxide and noble metals into a single unit, eliminating separate addition operations and reducing reactor shutdown time.

A heavy radial neutron reflector uses closely packed elongated rods to enhance neutron reflection efficiency within pressurized water reactor core shrouds.

Pre-inducing opposing currents via active coils cancels translation-induced eddy currents, preserving axisymmetry and stabilizing plasma.

Standardized digital links reduce cable complexity in modular robot platforms by exchanging measurement and position data with less than 1 ms delay.

Hinged seats on a rotary shaft turn over multiple fuel pellets at once while a dust-collecting unit captures scattered particles.

A collimated radiation detector measures gamma emissions at varying distances to map radioactivity levels in nuclear facility structures.

A tube expansion method inserts and expands a drain tube within an oblique through hole to secure the component.

A plasma extruder creates a gap region between the FRC core and energy removal shell.

Helical fluted tubular members in a nuclear support grid reduce fretting wear by eliminating mixing vanes while maintaining water mixing.

Neutron gamma apparatus uses moderation and collimation to resolve uneven dose distribution and limited tissue penetration in radiotherapy.

A steam-water separator uses a diffuser and swirler to separate fluid phases in boiling water reactors.

Axial guide holes in upper core plate pins direct in-core instruments through the top nozzle, preventing interference with control rod assemblies.

Segmenting the vacuum chamber into elementary elements reduces scrap costs and assembly time while maintaining structural integrity under thermal loads.

Ventilation heat shield cylinder manages air flow through spent fuel storage canisters to discharge residual heat without relying on powered pumps or fans.

A submerged turbine-driven pump and alternator converts decay heat into electricity using superheated vapor from spent fuel bundles.

Lanthanide-loaded fuel salts absorb neutrons to deter weapons-grade isotope production in molten salt reactors.

A flush-fitting repair sleeve with clamping tongues restores the original spacer contour and handling properties after damage.

A shielded lifting device transports reactor internals using a sealed storage chamber and wheeled base.

An auxiliary thermal reservoir stores diverted nuclear reactor energy for later use during shutdown events.

Cam assemblies deflect strap tabs to align and mate upper and lower support grid straps during nuclear fuel rod assembly.

Segmented annulus fluid lines with moisture detectors identify leaking fuel channels in nuclear reactors.

Cylindrical collecting tubes replace thick tube sheets and spherical heads in passive condensers, reducing manufacturing complexity.

Segmented hold-down mechanisms shield instrumentation from coolant cross flows and maintain fuel stability without obstructing top-mounted sensor access.

Radial spokes and rings in the lower plenum straighten coolant flow to eliminate vortices and ensure uniform heat exchange across the core.

A suction device with a movable intake opening and filter collects debris from the reactor floor, resolving residue removal challenges on concave surfaces.

Variable-spacing forks selectively block or pass irradiation targets in reactor conduits, enabling continuous radioisotope production without shutdown.

A slidable cover moves along a reactor vessel working platform to open and close access ports efficiently.

Replacing metal straps with dielectric materials eliminates Faraday shields and reduces energy losses from electric field hot spots.

Perturbing fuel rod enrichments generates candidate designs with fewer unique enrichment types.

A steam-water riser pipe uses horizontal slits and a swirl vane to separate two-phase flow.

A modular cooling element fits within existing fuel element racks to provide redundant thermal management in nuclear storage pools.