Apparatus and method for detecting defective fuel rods
US4193843A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 1977 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Defects in the fuel rods of nuclear fuel assemblies are ascertained and located by ultrasonic means. The fuel assemblies are subjected to ultrasonic waves. Differences in fuel rod resonance is indicative of defective rods.
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