Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Plural fuel segments or elements
Patent
1992-02-18
1993-02-09
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Plural fuel segments or elements
376438, 376462, 376442, G21C 334
Patent
active
051851245
ABSTRACT:
To provide quality assurance inspection of the dimensional characteristics of cells to be incorporated in spacers utilized in nuclear fuel bundles to establish critical spacings between fuel rods, a cell is placed in a fixture dimensioned to gauge the outer dimensions of the cell. A fuel rod-simulating pin is then inserted through the cell to rest on fuel rod-positioning stops formed on the cell. "Go, no go" feeler gauges then check the dimensions of the gaps between the fixture and pin.
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Johansson Eric B.
Smith David G.
Chelliah Meena
General Electric Company
Schroeder Robert R.
Walsh Donald P.
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