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Nuclear reactor support and seismic restraint with in-vessel core retention cooling features

US9875817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BWXT mPower, Inc. · US

Inventors

Tyler A. Edwards · Lynchburg, US
Michael J. Edwards

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 9, 2014
Grant date	Jan 23, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 5, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

A nuclear reactor including a lateral seismic restraint with a vertically oriented pin attached to the lower vessel head and a mating pin socket attached to the floor. Thermally insulating materials are disposed alongside the exterior surface of a lower portion of the reactor pressure vessel including at least the lower vessel head.

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