Flow blocker for access opening

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1989-11-13

1992-04-14

Hunt, Brooks H.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

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165 96, 165160, 138 89, 138 92, 138 94, G21C 1306

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051046113

ABSTRACT:
A nuclear steam generator 10 with economizer 32 adjacent secondary side feedwater inlets 38a and 38b includes a secondary side divider plate 36 and handholes 40 at opposing 180.degree. locations in alignment with the ends of the plate 36. Notches 42 in the ends of the plate 36 adjacent the aligned handholes 40 facilitate inspection and maintenance access on the secondary side above tubesheet 22. To prevent bypass flow from one side of the divider plate 36 to the other, a novel flow blocker 50 of cylindrical shape is provided for mounting in handholes 40 and notches 42. The flow blocker 50 is defined by telescopically assembled member 52 and 62 which are biased in opposite directions by pre-loaded spring 64 therein to insure stability against vibration and flow induced loads. The flow blocker 50 fits sungly in notch 42 and handhole 40 and is bolted to the inside of closure plate 74 of handhole 40.

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patent: 4339054 (1982-07-01), Kellogg
patent: 4624824 (1986-11-01), Dooley
patent: 4664178 (1987-05-01), Echols et al.

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