Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within... – Refueling machines
Patent
1981-08-10
1984-04-03
Cangialosi, Sal
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Refueling machines
376270, 376272, G21C 1922
Patent
active
044407181
ABSTRACT:
A dismountable and movable device for the transfer of fuel assemblies for a breeder nuclear reactor, comprising a platform (11) mounted for rotation on a support (12) resting on the structure of the reactor. The platform is provided with apertures (19, 20) and carries a hopper (23) which can contain a fuel assembly (5) in vertical position, at the level of one of the apertures (19). The apertures can be brought into correspondence with vertical shafts (14, 15) permitting access to storage (5a) and evacuation (5b) positions for the assemblies (5). The hopper (23) contains a winch (37) for the vertical displacement of the assemblies in the hopper and the shafts when they are in correspondence. The shafts and the platform comprise complementary connecting and sealing devices to assure the connection between the hopper and the shafts. The device is particularly useful for reactors grouped on one and the same site where transport of the assemblies is effected by modules displaced on the site.
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Nuclear Eng. Int., vol. 22, No. 257, (5/77), pp. 41-45, Banal.
Cangialosi Sal
Novatome
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