Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Seal arrangements
Patent
1988-09-02
1989-12-05
Jordan, Charles T.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Seal arrangements
285367, 285411, G21C 1300
Patent
active
048851221
ABSTRACT:
Clamps and clamping systems for sealing the interface between two generally tubular conduits are disclosed. The clamps of the present invention are especially well adapted for use in nuclear reactor systems, especially as clamps for the instrument port interfaces of nuclear reactors. The clamps are comprised of articulated members pivotally joined by link plates such that the clamp may be opened in jaw like fashion so as to allow easy assembly around the conduits to be sealed. The open ends of the clamps contain datum surfaces which are brought into intimate contact when the clamp is fully assembled. The datum surfaces preload the clamp so as to exert the proper axial pressure on the conduit interface. In one embodiment, the interior surface of the clamp contains a generally flat sloped surface which is used to exert the appropriate axial pressure on the interface between the conduits.
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Jordan Charles T.
Wendtland Richard W.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
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