Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Vessel support
Patent
1995-11-08
1996-11-12
Jordan, Charles T.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Vessel support
376364, 376400, 376390, 376362, G21C 1300
Patent
active
055747604
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.
Jordan Charles T.
Kananen Ronald P.
Mulholland John H.
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