Fuel assembly top nozzle repair sleeve and method for repairing a fuel assembly
US7551705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and device to repair nuclear fuel assembly structural defects in the top nozzle to guide thimble connection, wherein the device includes a repair sleeve comprising tendons configured to deflect to allow establishment of a structural connection between a projection on each tendon and a dimple area of a guide thimble.
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