Process for examining a fuel assembly of a nuclear reactor and an examining machine for performing this process
US4605531A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Process and apparatus for examining a fuel assembly of a nuclear reactor. The apparatus includes a support on which is positioned the assembly to be examined, a wave transmitting source directed towards the assembly to be examined, a mechanism for examining the assembly receiving the waves transmitted by the source and which have been reflected by the assembly. The examining mechanism includes a spindle directed towards a mirror, which is inclined in such a way that it reflects the waves reflected by the assembly towards the examining mechanism, and a device for providing protection against radiation emitted by the assembly, the device being positioned between the assembly and the examining mechanism.
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