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Arrangement for installing a nuclear reactor block in a vessel

US4398484A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 1980
Grant dateAug 16, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B73/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and an assembly for a equipping vessel propelled by nuclear power. In accordance with the invention, a vessel is made in two prefabricated parts (2,3) and a chamber (5) is provided in the part (2). A nuclear reactor block (6) is placed in said chamber before assembling the two parts. The invention applies to building diverse nuclear powered vessels such as ice-breakers for example.

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