Multisectioned nozzle dam
US5048570A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multisectioned nozzle dam (30) for use in a steam generator (24) with an integral bolt ring (32) has a body structure of general circular shape. Redundant seals including at least three separate inflatable peripheral seals (48, 50 and 52) with an alarm (A) for indicating a pressure increase between the second and third seals (50 and 52) is provided. Redundant supports including a plurality of independent bars (60, 62, 64 and 66) bolted to the integral bolt ring (36) secure the dam (30) within the nozzle (26) to the appropriate axial position.
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