Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within... – Fuel component
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-11
2009-06-23
Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Fuel component
C376S260000, C376S446000, C376S451000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07551705
ABSTRACT:
A method and device to repair nuclear fuel assembly structural defects in the top nozzle to guide thimble connection, wherein the device includes a repair sleeve comprising tendons configured to deflect to allow establishment of a structural connection between a projection on each tendon and a dimple area of a guide thimble.
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Definition of the term “dimple”; p. 325, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition Copyright 2001.
Clark Darel R.
King Raymond A.
Pabis George S.
Pugh Anthony A.
Areva NP Inc.
Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
Palabrica Rick
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