Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Testing – sensing – measuring – or detecting a fission reactor... – Optics
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-11
2007-12-11
Palabrica, Richardo J. (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Testing, sensing, measuring, or detecting a fission reactor...
Optics
C376S245000, C376S258000, C356S237100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11449403
ABSTRACT:
The invention concerns a device (1) for controlling the exterior aspect of fuel rods (2) for nuclear reactors, said device comprising optical means (40) having at least one camera (42, 42′) and linked to an image acquisition and processing system (48) capable of detecting geometric defects present on each rod (2) to be controlled, and further comprising a roughness tester (50) controlled in such a way as to measure the depth of each geometric defect detected by the image acquisition and processing system (48).Moreover, the invention further concerns a method capable of being implemented with the aid of said device (1).
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Fantini Serge
Legard Patrick
Compagnie Generale des Matieres Nucleaires
Palabrica Richardo J.
Pearne & Gordon LLP
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