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Device for centering a servicing tool in a steam generator tube

US5133925A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 1990
Grant dateJul 28, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The centering device comprises a centering plate (23) mounted on a carrier member (21) for rotation about an axis parallel to the axis of the steam generator tubes and carrying two radial expansion fastening grippers (39), and a drive (22, 27, 28) for orientation of the plate (23) about its axis. The fastening grippers (39) are disposed on the plate in relative positions corresponding to openings provided in the tube plate (18) for the passage of the tubes (13).

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