Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Testing – sensing – measuring – or detecting a fission reactor... – Leak detection
Patent
1977-05-06
1982-02-02
Cangialosi, S. A.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Testing, sensing, measuring, or detecting a fission reactor...
Leak detection
G21C 1700
Patent
active
043137911
ABSTRACT:
Defects in nuclear fuel elements are ascertained and located within an assembled fuel assembly by ultrasonic means. In a typical embodiment of the invention, an ultrasonic search unit is positioned within the fuel assembly opposite the lower plenum of the fuel element to be tested. An ultrasonic pulse is radially projected into the element. Defective fuel elements are ascertained by ultrasonic reflection measurements.
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Lawrie William E.
White, Jr. Norvell W.
Womack Robert E.
Cangialosi S. A.
Edwards Robert J.
Kelly Robert H.
The Babcock & Wilcox Company
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