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Method of cleaning a nozzle of a jet pump assembly of a nuclear reactor

US11717865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2017
Grant dateAug 8, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of cleaning a jet pump assembly of a nuclear reactor may comprise evacuating an interior of the jet pump assembly that is filled with a first liquid by injecting a gas to purge the first liquid from the interior to provide an evacuated surface. In addition, the method may comprise directing a jet of a second liquid onto the evacuated surface.

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