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Live steam shut-off device for pressurized water reactors

US4280871A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 1977
Grant dateJul 28, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 20, 1997

Classification

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

Abstract

Shut-off device for a double-wall steam line extending out of a safety vessel of a pressurized water reactor includes a shut-off valve having a casing, the casing being directly connected to an end of a lead-through for the double-wall steam line, the casing being formed with steam inlet and outlet openings and with a further opening, and at least one of a safety and an exhaust gate valve having a casing, the last-mentioned casing being directly connected to the further opening.

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