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Nuclear reactor including a reactor vessel and technique for supporting the latter

US4326920A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 1979
Grant dateApr 27, 1982
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Expiry dateApr 23, 1999

Classification

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

Abstract

A pool type nuclear reactor including a number of reactor components located within a vertically extending cavity which is located under a reactor deck arrangement and which is defined by a circumferential cavity wall assembly is disclosed herein. The reactor also includes a reactor vessel separate and distinct from the deck arrangement and the cavity wall assembly for containing the reactor components just recited. This vessel includes a main body located within the cavity and an upper circumferential rim forming a support flange located and interlocked between the deck arrangement and an upper section of the cavity wall assembly whereby to support the vessel body in place.

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