Reactor core shroud repair with tapered pins

Details Reactor core shroud repair with tapered pins Reactor core shroud repair with tapered pins

1994-09-23

1996-05-28

Wasil, Daniel D.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

376302, 411 60, 2940215, G21C 1900

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055219519

ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for repairing a shroud in which one or more shroud girth seam welds have experienced SCC. The method involves the placement of a plurality of brackets around the outer circumference of the shroud at a plurality of azimuthal positions. Each bracket has circular holes for receiving respective tapered pin assemblies. Corresponding circular holes are machined in the shroud wall at positions which will align with the holes in the bracket. Each tapered pin assembly is inserted and then manipulated remotely from outside the shroud. Each tapered pin assembly consists of three types of parts: a threaded tapered pin, a slotted sleeve with a tapered bore, and a threaded nut. When fully installed, the tapered pin is encased by the sleeve. As the tapered pin is tensioned, the sleeve exerts a radially outwardly directed contact pressure on the cylindrical surface of the aligned circular holes respectively formed in the bracket and shroud.

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patent: 5392322 (1995-02-01), Whitling et al.
patent: 5402570 (1995-04-01), Weems et al.
GE Proposal No. 894-1D7DM-EK1, Revision 1, Core Spray Line Crack Repair, Dec. 9, 1993.
Shroud Repair, Description of Alternatives, Alan N. Baker, Mar. 1994.
Apr. 22, 1994 letter from Al Kozusko & Thomas Sliva of AEA O'Donnell, Inc. to Victor Bain of General Electric Company with annexed Description, facsimile cover sheet and drawings.
Presentation No. 94-004 dated May 2, 1994, by Welding Services Inc. and Structural Integrity Associates, Inc.

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