Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within... – Refueling machines
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-22
2008-01-22
Palabrica, Ricardo J. (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Refueling machines
C376S269000, C376S270000, C376S271000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07321650
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for transferring an article from a fluid-filled first vessel into a fluid-filled second vessel or in the opposite direction. The vessel is connected by a connecting element, in which there is a transport device for moving the article. A fluid flow flowing out of the first vessel is maintained in one part of the connecting element, while the article is transported through the connecting element. An apparatus for transferring an article, in particular a nuclear fuel element, between the vessels is also described, in which an extraction device for the discharge of fluid is located on the connecting element.
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“Nuclear Engineering International”, vol. 42, No. 519, Oct. 1997.
Areva NP GmbH
Greenberg Laurence A.
Locher Ralph E.
Palabrica Ricardo J.
Stemer Werner H.
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