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Crack detection cell for checking the leakproofness of fuel element units

US4225388A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1978
Grant dateSep 30, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 27, 1998

Classification

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

Abstract

In the detection of cracks in fuel element units using a crack detection cell, the cell includes heating means which are energized to heat the unit. The heating means form part of a pocket in which the unit is received, the pocket being received in a double-walled chamber which can be thermally insulated from the surrounding medium.

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