Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor protection or damage prevention – Emergency core coolant systems
Patent
1997-08-11
1999-06-15
Wasil, Daniel D.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor protection or damage prevention
Emergency core coolant systems
376286, 2853341, G21C 1500
Patent
active
059129360
ABSTRACT:
Pipe connector assembly for replacing a core spray line in a nuclear reactor without field cutting, measuring, or welding such line. In one embodiment, the pipe connector assembly includes a first coupling member, a second coupling member, and at least one locking element. The first coupling member includes a flange, a pipe engaging portion, a spherical convex seat portion, a bore and a stud bore. The second coupling member includes a flange having a spherical concave seat portion for receiving the convex seat portion of the first coupling member, a pipe engaging portion, a bore, and a stud bore. The locking element includes at least one spherical washer and a crimp mechanism and couples the first coupling member and the second coupling member by extending through the flange stud bores. The spherical seat portions allow the coupling members to be rotationally misaligned while remaining to be substantially coaxially aligned thus accommodating additional core spray line length while maintaining a leak tight connection.
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Charnley James Edward
Deaver Gerald Alan
General Electric Company
Wasil Daniel D.
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