Method and apparatus for transferring an article between...

Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within... – Refueling machines

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C376S269000, C376S270000, C376S271000

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06885718

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for transferring an article from a fluid-filled first vessel into a fluid-filled second vessel or in the opposite direction. The vessel is connected by a connecting element, in which there is a transport device for moving the article. A fluid flow flowing out of the first vessel is maintained in one part of the connecting element, while the article is transported through the connecting element. An apparatus for transferring an article, in particular a nuclear fuel element, between the vessels is also described, in which an extraction device for the discharge of fluid is located on the connecting element.

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