Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Patent
1984-02-03
1987-07-07
Kyle, Deborah L.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
376463, G21C 1900, G21C 101
Patent
active
046786236
ABSTRACT:
A modular head assembly (110) for a nuclear reactor pressure vessel includes a closure head (112) having control rod drive mechanisms (116) mounted therein and projecting thereabove. Cooling baffles (118) provide air paths for cooling air for the CRDMs (116), and a lower air manifold (120) is fluidically connected to the cooling baffles (118) as well as to vertically upwardly extending air ducts and manifolds (136, 138, 140). Axial flow exhaust fans (126) are fluidically connected to the ducts (140) through means of plenum chambers (162) with the latter mounted upon a missile shield plate (134). The missile shield plate (134) is fixedly mounted upon closure head lift rods (144) as is a seismic support platform (128). The air ducts (140) pass through the seismic support platform (128) and the missile shield plate (134), and a centralized cable connector plate (164), to which all electrical cables from the CRDMS, thermocouples, and control-rod rod-position-indicator coils are routed and connected, is mounted upon the seismic support platform (128) and is interposed between the seismic support platform (128) and the missile shield plate (134). By means of the modular head assembly (110) of the present invention, all of the aforenoted components may be lifted or lowered along with the closure head (112) as one integral unit, all components are physically located within the peripheral envelope of the closure head (112), and existing facilities can be accordingly modified.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4302290 (1981-11-01), Mazur et al.
Andrews, H. et al., "Rapid Refueling System for Nuclear Plants", Westinghouse Engineer, vol. 34, No. 2, Apr. 1974, pp. 53-59.
Hankinson Michael F.
Kowalski Edward F.
Leduc Robert J.
Malandra Louis J.
Abeles Daniel C.
Kyle Deborah L.
Maples John S.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
LandOfFree
Modular head assembly and method of retrofitting existing nuclea does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Modular head assembly and method of retrofitting existing nuclea, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Modular head assembly and method of retrofitting existing nuclea will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1661775