Reactor vessel cavity seal plate

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1993-07-27

1994-10-25

Walsh, Donald P.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Seal arrangements

376205, 376294, G21C 1300

Patent

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053596323

ABSTRACT:
A nuclear reactor vessel cavity seal plate. An annular support plate is positioned over the cavity between the reactor vessel and the shield structure and seal welded to the shield structure. Inner and outer support rings attached to the annular plate are supported by the existing beams in the annular cavity. A U-shaped flexible annular expansion ring positioned between the annular plate and reactor vessel flange has its inner diameter seal welded to the reactor vessel flange and its outer diameter seal welded to the annular plate. Ports in the annular plate provide access to nuclear instruments below the annular plate. A cover plate is removably attachable to each port to seal the ports. A closable drain is provided in the annular expansion ring. This provides a permanent seal plate that allows flooding of the cavity for refueling with it being necessary to remove only the cover plates for normal reactor operations.

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