Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Testing – sensing – measuring – or detecting a fission reactor...
Patent
1992-06-02
1993-09-14
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Testing, sensing, measuring, or detecting a fission reactor...
376246, 376247, 376451, 73 37, 73 375, 73 498, 7386158, G21C 1700
Patent
active
052456404
ABSTRACT:
To inspect the integrity of pressurization holes in nuclear fuel rod final end plugs, quality assurance apparatus includes an adapter providing a test chamber into which an end plug is inserted. Instrument gas is introduced into the test chamber through an inlet port for flow to the atmosphere through the pressurization hole. A mass flow meter measures the gas flow through the pressurization hole to determine if it is capable of supporting requisite pressurization of a nuclear fuel rod when the end plug is assembled thereto.
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Lingenfelter Andrew A.
Skipper Johnny R.
Smith David G.
Zuloaga, Jr. Jaime A.
Beulick John S.
Carroll Chrisman D.
General Electric Company
Walsh Donald P.
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