Core plate repair using control rod guide tube load transfer col

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1996-06-18

1997-07-08

Wasil, Daniel D.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

376353, 376347, G21C 1300

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056469705

ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for repairing a core plate having a cracked support structure. The method entails the step of providing a vertical compression load path between the core plate and one or more control rod guide tubes. This is accomplished by installing a plurality of load-bearing elements between the core plate and the flanges of the guide tubes. Each load-bearing element is placed between the core plate and a guide tube flange so that core plate pressure loads are reacted by the weight of the fuel rather than the core plate support structure. The load-bearing element may take the form of a solid ring, a C-shaped spring collar or a hinged collar.

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patent: 4904443 (1990-02-01), Carruth

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