Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor structures – Circulating fluid within reactor
Patent
1994-05-11
1996-01-30
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor structures
Circulating fluid within reactor
376461, 376303, 376293, 376304, G21C 1928
Patent
active
054886430
ABSTRACT:
In order to eliminate the need to weld, drill or otherwise machine a shroud structure which is used to surround a plurality of fuel assemblies in a nuclear reactor, a plurality of upper hanger rods interconnect a structure above the shroud to a support ring which is clamped about the upper periphery of the shroud. Lower hanger rods interconnect a lower edge or shoulder portion of the shroud with the support ring. Thus, through the upper and lower hanger rods and the support ring, the shroud can be supported within the RPV. The upper support ring is arranged to clamp the lower ends of the upper hanger rods against the upper outer peripheral portion of the shroud while the lower ends of the lower hanger rods are clamped against the lower peripheral wall portion of the shroud by a lower support ring.
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Chelliah Meena
Combustion Engineering Inc.
Kananen Ronald P.
Mulholland John H.
Walsh Donald P.
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