Abstract

A composite moderator medium for nuclear reactor systems and a method of fabricating a composite moderator block formed of the composite moderator medium. The composite moderator medium includes two or more moderators, such as a low moderating material and a high moderating material. The high moderating material has a higher neutron slowing down power compared to the low moderating material. The low moderating material includes a moderating matrix of silicon carbide or magnesium oxide. The high moderating material is dispersed within the moderating matrix and includes beryllium, boron, or a compound thereof. The high moderating material is encapsulated within the low moderating material such that the high moderating material is not exposed outside of the low moderating material. The method can include selecting a sintering aid and a weight percent of the sintering aid in a composite moderator mixture based on the low moderating material and spark plasma sintering.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 5/12 - Moderator or core structureSelection of materials for use as moderator characterised by composition, e.g. the moderator containing additional substances which ensure improved heat resistance of the moderator
• G21C 5/18 - Moderator or core structureSelection of materials for use as moderator characterised by the provision of more than one active zone
• G21C 3/60 - Metallic fuelIntermetallic dispersions

Goods & Services

nuclear reactors; power plants

Goods & Services

Nuclear reactors; power plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Nuclear reactors; nuclear power plants.

Goods & Services

nuclear reactors; power plants

Abstract

The invention generally relates to the extraction of rare earth elements and heavy metals from geothermal fluids used in geothermal electrical production. The invention provides systems and methods for extracting these elements from hydrothermal products by the application of one or more forces that affect different components of a condensate differently.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22B 59/00 - Obtaining rare earth metals
• C02F 1/48 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with magnetic or electric fields
• B03C 1/30 - Combinations with other devices, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from oil sands using nuclear energy sources for power to decrease the viscosity of bitumen in oil sands deposits and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products form the oil sands deposits are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/24 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons using heat, e.g. steam injection
• E21B 43/243 - Combustion in situ

Abstract

A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from oil sands using nuclear energy sources for power to decrease the viscosity of bitumen in oil sands deposits and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products form the oil sands deposits are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/24 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons using heat, e.g. steam injection
• E21B 43/243 - Combustion in situ
• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures

Abstract

A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from oil shale using nuclear energy sources for energy to fracture the oil shale formations and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Embodiments of the present invention also disclose steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products from the oil shale formations.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 36/04 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones using electrical heaters
• E21B 43/24 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons using heat, e.g. steam injection
• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
• E21B 43/40 - Separation associated with re-injection of separated materials

Abstract

A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from oil sands using nuclear energy sources for power to decrease the viscosity of bitumen in oil sands deposits and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products form the oil sands deposits are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21C 41/16 - Methods of underground miningLayouts therefor

Abstract

A system and method for extracting hydrocarbon products from oil shale using nuclear energy sources for energy to fracture the oil shale formations and provide sufficient heat and pressure to produce liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon products. Embodiments of the present invention also disclose steps for extracting the hydrocarbon products from the oil shale formations.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 1/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal