Transitory fuel rod guidance system
US5174948A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A removable and reusable cap for fuel rod ends to prevent grid damage during loading permits fuel end configurations to match utility's special tooling for fuel assembly repair and reconstitution. The elastomeric transitory fuel rod guidance ends expand over a flange and temporarily snap into place in a groove in the fuel rod end to provide a tapered guiding surface.
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