Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Seal arrangements – Between pressure vessel cover and vessel or portion thereof
Patent
1993-03-22
1994-06-28
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Seal arrangements
Between pressure vessel cover and vessel or portion thereof
376463, G21C 1300
Patent
active
053254074
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a means for increasing coolant flow through the areas adjacent to where the removable top head closure is bolted to the body of pressurized water nuclear reactor. A circumferential plenum for coolant is provided between the upper flange of the core barrel, the inner wall of the pressure vessel body and the upper circular support plate and providing a plurality of orifices for coolant in the upper flange of the core barrel and the upper circular support plate whereby a coolant may be circulated through the core barrel flange, the circumferential plenum and the upper support plate and into the space enclosed by the removable top closure head.
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Bevilacqua Bruce W.
Boyd Charles H.
Calhoun Gregory L.
Forsyth David R.
Chelliah Meena
Walsh Donald P.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
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