Instrument thimble tube shroud
US5215707A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrument thimble tube shroud is disclosed which has a central cup surrounding an instrument thimble tube to prevent fluid flow about the thimble tube from causing excessive vibration and wear. A plurality of arms extend radially from the cup and have locking pads disposed at the end of each arm, springs extending from the pads engaging recesses in an adjacent fuel assembly nozzle to lock the shroud in position and prevent movement of the shroud or rotation due to aggressive fluid flow. Utilizing the inventive shroud prevents vibration and damage to the instrument thimble tube passing therethrough, enhancing life of the instrumentation and allowing continued observation of dynamics within a nuclear reactor.
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