Patent
1977-08-12
1979-10-23
Nelson, Peter A.
176 40, 176 65, G21C 1300
Patent
active
041720105
ABSTRACT:
The fuel assembly in a nuclear reactor construction is supported from the wall of a primary vessel on a strongback and there is secondary support means for the fuel assembly the means comprising a secondary strongback supported from the roof structure of a containment vault by ties. The secondary support means provides a safety device whereby in the event of relaxation of the primary support relative movement between the fuel assembly and control rods is limited. Alternative secondary support means comprise a series of ties supporting the diagrid and a support stool beneath the fuel assembly.
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Grime Colin J.
Hodgson Donald
Seed Geoffrey
Nelson Peter A.
Nuclear Power Company Limited
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