Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Patent
1993-11-22
1995-02-21
Wasil, Daniel D.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
376302, 2940215, G21C 1900
Patent
active
053923227
ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for repairing a shroud in which the top guide support ring has been subjected to stress corrosion cracking. The method involves the placement of a plurality of clamps around the outer circumference of the shroud at a plurality of azimuthal positions between jet pump assemblies. The clamps structurally replace the welds that join the top guide support ring to the upper and lower shroud walls. The shroud repair clamps support the top guide, the fuel bundle assemblies and the shroud head. The shroud repair clamps are bolted to the shroud above and below the top guide support ring in a manner which will prevent relative movement across the top guide support ring welds during all normal and upset conditions.
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Charnley James E.
Koepke Barry H.
Whitling Robert W.
General Electric Company
McGinness J. E.
Wasil Daniel D.
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