Lower connector of a fuel assembly of a nuclear reactor having a particle filter
US5128096A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The connector comprises an adaptor plate (6), supporting feet (7) and a flat element (10) constituting a filter for the retention of particles contained in the cooling fluid of the nuclear reactor. The flat element (10) is fastened to the lower part of the supporting feet (7) of the assembly, in order, during operation, to come to rest on the lower core plate (1) of the reactor. At least one zone of the flat element (10) constitutes a filtration grating located opposite a cooling-water passage (2) through the lower core plate (1).
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