Reactor servicing platform

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Palabrica, Ricardo (Department: 3663)

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

C376S268000, C376S263000

Reexamination Certificate

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07139357

ABSTRACT:
A method of servicing a nuclear reactor during a reactor outage is provided. The reactor includes a primary containment vessel and a reactor pressure vessel positioned in the primary containment vessel. The method includes positioning a servicing platform above the reactor pressure vessel and performing predetermined servicing operations on the reactor. The servicing platform includes a frame having a plurality of interconnected beams, a support structure attached to the frame, and a floor attached to a top of the frame. The floor includes a reactor access opening sized to permit access to the reactor pressure vessel. The servicing platform also includes at least one auxiliary platform movably coupled to the frame and extending into the access opening. The at least one auxiliary platform is movable along a perimeter of the access opening of the floor.

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