Pressurizer heater for the primary cooling system of a pressurized-water nuclear reactor
US9730277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a heating rod for a pressurizer of a primary cooling system of a pressurized-water nuclear reactor, the rod comprising a metal outer shell (36) of longitudinally elongate shape having an external surface (62), and a heating element (40) mounted inside the shell (36). It comprises an anti-corrosion coating (60) covering at least part of the external surface (62) of the shell (36).
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