Reactor core inspection probe

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1994-09-22

1996-01-09

Wasil, Daniel D.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Testing, sensing, measuring, or detecting a fission reactor...

Position detection

G21C 1700

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054835615

ABSTRACT:
A reactor core inspection apparatus is disclosed which comprises a hollow tube containing a distally located radial opening, and having an ultrasonic transducer located therein. The tube is connected by a hollow cable to a calibrated degree wheel which allows rotation of the tube once lowered through the top of a partially raised upper internals assembly of a reactor. The transducer is connected to a detector which senses whether one of the fuel assemblies contained within the core has become entangled with the internals assembly prior to full removal of the assembly. If a hangup is detected, the assembly can be lowered in an attempt to disentangle the fuel assembly, to avoid damage.

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patent: 3764736 (1973-10-01), Kosky et al.

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