Measuring and testing – Probe or probe mounting
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Raevis, Robert (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Probe or probe mounting
Reexamination Certificate
active
06877389
ABSTRACT:
A remote inspection device for the inspection of the tubesheet in-bundle region of a steam generator. The device includes a rail system that is easily and quickly mounted to the end of tube at an in-bundle region of a steam generator, a carriage movable on the rail system for feeding at flexible, tape-like wand into the tube, and a probe mounted on an end of the flexible, tape-like wand for performing the inspection operation. The flexible, tape-like wand, which is composed of a flexible metal alloy, has a non-circular center section forming a channel for receiving cabling for the probe and opposed flat, wings on either side of the non-circular center section. Each wing has a row of feed holes positioned remote from the center section that provide engagement with a feed wheel of the carriage.
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Harris William J.
Lewis Randall K.
Steinke Katherine J.
R. Brooks Associates, Inc.
Raevis Robert
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