Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor protection or damage prevention – Expansion means
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-02
2011-12-13
Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor protection or damage prevention
Expansion means
C376S352000, C029S890031, C403S024000, C285S421000, C277S314000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08077823
ABSTRACT:
A clamp assembly for securing a thermal sleeve and an elbow in a pipe assembly in a nuclear reactor. The clamp assembly comprises a sleeve clamp adapted to be arranged surrounding the elbow at a first joint between the elbow and a thermal sleeve, and comprising a sleeve support adapted to extend across the first joint. The clamp assembly comprises at least one clamp arm with a first end arranged to rest against at least one of a core shroud and a core plate support ring, to provide support for the positioning of the sleeve clamp.
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Båversten Bengt
Suoniemi Arto
Alston & Bird LLP
Leach Erin M
Palabrica Rick
Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB
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