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Power performance monitoring system for nuclear reactor fuel core

US4411858A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1981
Grant dateOct 25, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2001

Classification

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

Abstract

Direct power shape monitoring in parallel with precision power monitoring is effected by use of gamma sensors in the fuel core and signal processing that includes compensation for slow signal response and takes advantage of a substantially direct relationship of sensor signal to linear power generation rate. Continous readout from the direct power shape monitor is available during readout interruptions in the precision monitor.

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