Monitoring device for nuclear reactor control rods
US4094369A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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