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Nuclear reactor coolant system inventory control system and method

US5331674A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1992
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nozzle dam has a valve controlled passage through the nozzle dam wall for releasing trapped gas from the nozzle in the region below the nozzle dam. The gas is released while the reactor coolant system water general level is above the level of the nozzle dam.

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