Methods and apparatuses for operating and repairing nuclear reactors
US8565366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49735
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method of repairing nuclear reactors that include one or more submerged lines welded to one or more support brackets may include: removing a damaged section of one of the one or more submerged lines; and replacing the damaged section of the one of the one or more submerged lines without welding. Methods of operating nuclear reactors that include one or more submerged lines welded to one or more support brackets may include: shutting down the nuclear reactor; repairing damage to at least one of the one or more submerged lines without welding; and starting up the nuclear reactor. Methods of operating nuclear reactors that include one or more submerged lines welded to one or more support brackets may include: cooling down the nuclear reactor; repairing damage to at least one of the one or more submerged lines without welding; and heating up the nuclear reactor.
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