Fuel assembly nozzleless handling tool and method

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2007-06-11

2008-09-09

Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

Fuel component

C376S261000, C376S265000, C376S267000, C376S268000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07424084

ABSTRACT:
A device and method to move a fuel assembly of a nuclear reactor, wherein the device eliminates the potential for dropping the fuel assembly due to stress corrosion cracking of the upper guide thimble sleeves that attach the top nozzle to guide thimbles.

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