This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Commissariat a L'energie Atomique Et Aux Energies Alternatives. Active years: 1977.
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Years Active: 1977
Title: The Innovations of Jean Defauchy
Introduction
Jean Defauchy is a notable inventor based in St-Michel-sur-Orge, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of nuclear energy, particularly with his innovative designs for reactors. His work is characterized by a focus on efficiency and safety in energy production.
Latest Patents
Defauchy holds a patent for an "Integrated fast reactor of the liquid metal cooled type." This invention features a cooling circuit for the main reactor vessel, which is bounded on one side by the main vessel and a flow-reversing baffle shell. On the other side, it is limited by the flow-reversing baffle shell and a counter-baffle shell that surrounds the primary vessel. The cooling circuit is supplied with a fraction of the cold liquid metal present within an intervessel space between the counter-baffle shell and the primary vessel. An annular chamber is located above the cold liquid metal and is filled with an inert gas at a pressure that maintains the gas/liquid metal interface below the top of the flow-reversing baffle shell. This innovative design aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of nuclear reactors.
Career Highlights
Jean Defauchy is associated with the Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique, a prominent French government research organization focused on nuclear energy and technology. His work at this institution has allowed him to collaborate with leading experts in the field and contribute to groundbreaking research.
Collaborations
One of his notable collaborators is Claude Malaval, with whom he has worked on various projects related to nuclear reactor technology. Their partnership has been instrumental in advancing the understanding and development of liquid metal cooled reactors.
Conclusion
Jean Defauchy is a distinguished inventor whose work in nuclear energy has led to innovative solutions for reactor design. His contributions continue to influence the field and promote advancements in energy production.