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Wedge positioning apparatus for jet pump assemblies in nuclear reactors

US8605852B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2010
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2032

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

Abstract

An auxiliary wedge positioning apparatus/assembly 100 for use in a nuclear reactor pressure vessel 12 having riser piping 44 and 144 and a jet pump assembly 46 and 120, the apparatus 100 having a combination slide wedge 105 and spring 103 mounted on a restraint bracket body 102 having a transverse rail 110 with end gull-wing hooked protrusions 111 with sections 150, 152, 156 and wing stability attachment 155, the slide wedge used for placement between the riser piping 44 and 144 and jet pump assembly 46 and 120 to control vibrations during operation of the reactor vessel 12.

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