Multiple fuel rod gripper

Details Multiple fuel rod gripper Multiple fuel rod gripper

1982-09-15

1985-11-05

Kyle, Deborah L.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

Fuel component

376268, 294906, G21C 1900

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active

045512990

ABSTRACT:
The multiple fuel rod gripper comprises a plurality of split tube collets arranged to be inserted into corresponding tapered holes in a locking plate. When the gripper has been positioned to have a plurality of fuel rods disposed in the holes of locking plate, an actuating mechanism causes the collets to be inserted into the tapered holes thereby causing the fuel rods to be inserted in the collets. The taper of the holes forces the collets into locking engagement with the fuel rods so that the fuel rods may be extracted from the fuel assembly.

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