Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-21
2010-11-16
Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
C376S245000, C376S272000, C254S264000, C254S405000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07835481
ABSTRACT:
An instrument removal system for removing detector cables from a nuclear reactor includes a removal cart and a disposal cask. in an exemplary embodiment, the removal cart includes a base including a plurality of wheels coupled thereto, a motor mounted on the base, and a drive shaft operatively coupled to the motor. A disposal spool is removably mounted on the drive shaft, and the disposal spool includes a notch sized to receive the detector cable. A housing is mounted on the base, with the housing enclosing the disposal spool. Also, an entrance port is located in the housing to permit the detector cable to enter the housing.
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di Bari Nicholas Francesco
Holifield Drew R.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
General Electric Company
Palabrica Rick
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