Remotely controlled apparatus for removing clips from irradiated

Details Remotely controlled apparatus for removing clips from irradiated Remotely controlled apparatus for removing clips from irradiated

1984-11-06

1987-06-16

Kyle, Deborah L.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Handling of fission reactor component structure within...

Fuel component

376248, 376272, 294 95, 294116, 294906, 29720, 29723, 2924356, 414146, G21C 1900, G21C 1932

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ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for removing irradiated clips from an irradiated fuel assembly comprises a remotely operated tool including hydraulic or pneumatic jaws operable for withdrawing a clip from fuel rods, while supporting the portions of the fuel rods both above and below the clip to avoid damaging the rods during removal of a clip, and further including a support tube held captive in a carriage mechanism for moving the tool into positions for either clip removal, or for ejection of a removed clip from the tool into a clip disposal basket.

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