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Monitoring device for nuclear reactor control rods

US4094369A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 1975
Grant dateJun 13, 1978
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Expiry dateOct 7, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Weighing of each control rod and at least the moving portion of the control rod drive mechanism is carried out in continuous operation by means of an assembly comprising at least one strain gage mounted in a circuit for measuring the electrical resistance of the gage according to the change in length which is a function of the weight being measured.

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