Fuel assembly nozzleless handling tool and method
US7239683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and method to move a fuel assembly of a nuclear reactor, wherein the device eliminates the potential for dropping the fuel assembly due to stress corrosion cracking of the upper guide thimble sleeves that attach the top nozzle to guide thimbles.
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