Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Testing – sensing – measuring – or detecting a fission reactor... – Optics
Patent
1993-11-19
1996-04-02
Mai, Ngoclan
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Testing, sensing, measuring, or detecting a fission reactor...
Optics
376245, 376249, G21C 1700
Patent
active
055047882
ABSTRACT:
A device for inspecting the support plates and tube sheet of a nuclear steam generator. The device comprises a boom for extending into an access port of a steam generator and into a lane separating two rows of members, the boom being uprightable within the lane; and a video camera attached to the boom for inspecting the tube members and support plates within the lane when the boom is uprighted. In a preferred embodiment the video camera comprises a charge coupled device affixed to a remotely controlled pan and tilt mechanism.
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Blood Lauren
Brooks Raymond J.
Gay John M.
McEntee Paul E.
Weir Bruce A.
Chelliah Meena
Mai Ngoclan
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