Nuclear Energy Generation TRIZ Cases

Nested tube insulation prevents premature decomposition of deposition solutions in nuclear reactor feed-water lines, ensuring consistent platinum coating.

A cleaning apparatus connects to a nuclear fuel element to create an internal liquid flow that detaches and captures particles.

A robotic dismantling apparatus cuts calandria nozzle peripheries and support parts to enable safe remote extraction of radioactive guide pipes.

Elastic clamps secure the bottom end-piece to the transition piece, preventing coolant-induced lift-off without adding structural complexity.

Blended nuclear fuel bundles maintain power output while reducing coolant void reactivity through optimized fissile content ratios.

Thin barriers contain spent nuclear fuel while allowing gamma rays to escape, converting waste storage into a commercial radiation source.

Grid spacer mixing vane directs coolant flow between adjacent fuel rod cells, reducing pressure drops and improving heat transfer.

An asymmetric junction positions the large pipe outside the small pipe extension line, creating strong vortex formation during small flow injection.

A welding method deposits cladding on a steam generator channel head using a temporary protruding surface to extend the weldable area.

Hollow fiber membranes separate dissolved gases from reactor coolant, reducing system complexity and energy consumption compared to traditional vacuum pumps.

Calibrated breach allows secondary water to flow over corium, preventing vessel piercing by reducing thermal power transmission.

A breech-loading neutron gun regulates nuclear energy release by aligning segmented ceramic discs containing varying Americium concentrations.

Suspended storage racks prevent internal deformation and eccentricity by supporting fuel assemblies from above rather than upright on the bottom.

Applying axial seed magnetic fields via the hohlraum suppresses electron heat conduction and hydrodynamic instabilities to improve ignition reliability.

A laser ionizes gas into plasma while terahertz standing waves tear electrons off to accelerate ions through Coulomb forces.

Steam compressor raises SMR output pressure to match fossil plant requirements, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while retaining balance of plant equipment.

Migrating nuclear fuel subassemblies within a reactor core to control burnfront propagation, enabling long-term operation without refueling.

An insulating tube and elastic steel sheet prevent metal pin wear from causing electronic circuit short circuits in gamma-ray survey meters.

Diffusion bonding joins a heat pipe wick to an end plug, preventing delamination under extreme nuclear reactor pressures.

Computer method segments structure geometry into groups and verifies container properties against safety thresholds.

A suspended installation platform with adjustable stay ropes hoists and positions latticed shell units.

Heat pipes transfer thermal energy from control rod drive motors to finned heat exchangers via phase change.

Segmented graphite reflector blocks manage internal stress while maintaining thermal efficiency and preventing gas leakage.

Nested radiation dose attenuation devices in spent nuclear fuel casks block gamma rays while dissipating decay heat to resolve shielding and thermal trade-offs.

Conductive flexible supports divert eddy currents from blanket modules, eliminating separate connectors and reducing structural congestion.

A nuclear air accumulating venting device uses a float mechanism to isolate and monitor trapped gases in piping systems.

Pre-configured bearing plates apply mechanical pre-load to stabilize inlet mixers within nuclear reactor pressure vessels, eliminating complex field machining.

Electromagnetic coils manipulate control rod drive mechanism segments to dislodge floating debris without plant shutdown.

A dual-turbine nuclear plant vaporizes liquefied gas using residual heat to drive a second turbine for electricity generation.

A top nozzle hold-down device with a movable intermediate plate and segmented springs adjusts restraint force to reduce mechanical stress on the fuel assembly.

Replacing boric acid with soluble boron hydride anions reduces water volume and corrosion while maintaining reliable emergency shutdown capability.