а). Fuel block of GT-MHR reactor core: 1 – channel for coolant passage; 2 – channel for burnable neutron absorber; 3 – fuel channel. b). Design of fuel microelement: 1 – uranium dioxide; 2 – pyrolytic graphite; 3 – silicon carbide.

 
 
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