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Apparatus for locating defective nuclear fuel elements

US4174255A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1977
Grant dateNov 13, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 6, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic search unit for locating defective fuel elements within a fuel assembly used in a water cooled nuclear reactor is presented. The unit is capable of freely traversing the restricted spaces between the fuel elements.

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