Automatic fuel transfer apparatus and method

Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within... – Fuel component

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376258, 376271, G21C 1920, G21C 1700

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ABSTRACT:
In a nucler reactor containment structure, a fuel transfer arrangement including a bridge, trolley, and grapple, each of the latter having a position sensor mounted thereon, and control means for determining the position of bridge, trolley, and grapple in response to signals from said position sensors, whereby fuel assemblies may be transferred between locations in the containment structure.

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