Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Seal arrangements
Patent
1986-07-14
1988-03-29
Kyle, Deborah L.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Seal arrangements
376286, 376404, 285165, 285231, 285302, G21C 1300
Patent
active
047342480
ABSTRACT:
A metal conduit assembly for interconnecting the discharge duct of the pump and the inlet coolant duct or reactor core in a pool-type nuclear reactor. The conduit assembly comprises an upper section for connection to the discharge of a reactor pump, a lower section for connection with the coolant inlet duct with reactor core and a third intermediate tubular section for interconnecting the other two sections. Joint means are provided for interconnecting one end of the intermediate section with an adjoining end at the upper section and an opposite end of the intermediate section with an adjoining end of the lower section. The joint means comprises a male portion having a ridge provided with a circumferential groove for receiving a seal means and an associated female portion having an inside diameter greater than that of the ridge for receiving said male portion and a seal means. A key aspect of the conduit assembly is the seal means which comprises a split cylindrical piston ring having overlapping ends to provide for radial expansion and compression of the seal means.
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DeLarvin Clark E.
Field Harry B.
Hamann H. Fredrick
Klein Richard L.
Kyle Deborah L.
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