End plug gauging device and method

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1981-02-12

1983-12-13

Farley, Richard A.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Testing, sensing, measuring, or detecting a fission reactor...

33169R, 33169B, 376258, G21C 1700, G01B 514

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044204558

ABSTRACT:
An amphibious end plug gauging device and method for determining the axial location of nuclear fuel element end plugs within or without the upper tie plate of a fuel bundle. The gauging device is maneuvered toward an underwater fuel bundle in a reactor service pool and its tip inserted in a preselected tie plate shank hole to engage the end of a fuel element in the bundle. The position of the fuel element relative the upper surface of the tie plate is registered on a dial indicator.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3936945 (1976-02-01), Jevremov
patent: 3967382 (1976-07-01), Johnson et al.
patent: 4251922 (1981-02-01), Perlotto
patent: 4314406 (1982-02-01), Barnes
patent: 4336103 (1982-06-01), Katscher

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