Control rod housing support system with radiation shield rings

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1994-08-04

1996-10-29

Jordan, Charles T.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Reactor protection or damage prevention

Shield or barrier between radiation or heat source and...

376260, 376285, G21C 1100

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055704026

ABSTRACT:
A boiling water reactor control rod drive support system having radiation shields to protect persons working under the reactor vessel from radiation exposure and to limit the travel of a control rod in the event that a control rod housing is ruptured. The radiation shields include radiation shield rings for surrounding the control rod drive housing and radiation shield cups for surrounding the bottom portion of the control rod drive. The radiation shield rings can be used with support systems having radiation shield cups placed on rows of support bars or with existing support systems.

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