Channel seating tool for nuclear fuel assembly and method for seating channel on the assembly
US8149982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool to slide a channel on a nuclear reactor fuel bundle assembly, the tool includes: a plate having a slot to receive a handle of the fuel bundle and a lower surface that engages an upper edge of the channel; at least one post extends up from the plate, and an arm is attached to a pivot on the post and includes a first end to receive a downward force and a second end adapted to engage the handle of the fuel bundle to apply an upward force to the handle and push down on the channel.
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