Apparatus and method for removing a dry tube assembly from a nuclear reactor pressure vessel
US8631563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53996
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for removing a dry tube assembly includes a mounting structure configured to mount the apparatus to a top guide of a reactor vessel, a clamping assembly configured to engage the dry tube assembly, and a positioning assembly that is configured to position and rotate the clamping assembly relative to the dry tube assembly. The dry tube assembly is buckled and removed without exercising a joint.
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