Method and apparatus for sensing obstructions in a nuclear fuel

Details Method and apparatus for sensing obstructions in a nuclear fuel Method and apparatus for sensing obstructions in a nuclear fuel

1989-05-17

1994-01-18

Hunt, Brooks H.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Testing, sensing, measuring, or detecting a fission reactor...

Leak detection

376245, 376246, 376247, 376256, G21C 1700

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052805077

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus of sensing obstructions in a tubular nuclear fuel rod or the like is disclosed. A nozzle is positioned to engage one end of the fuel rod in an air tight sealed relationship. A first gas flows through the nozzle and then into and through the fuel rod. The pressure is sensed and compared with a standardized pressure to determine any excess back pressure in the nozzle indicating an obstruction present therein.

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