Method and apparatus for detecting the leak of coolant into the jacket of a nuclear reactor fuel rod
US4036685A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 1972 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 1992 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for detecting the leakage of coolant into the jacket of a nuclear reactor fuel rod. The apparatus includes a coolant absorbing means mounted at a predetermined location within the jacket. Upon leakage of coolant and absorption thereof pressure forces developed by the absorbing means locally deform the jacket. Periodic inspection of the jacket's exterior by gauges, optical instruments or the like, reveals the presence of such deformation thereby indicating the presence of coolant leakage.
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