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Title: SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONTROL ROD

Abstract

A structure for monitoring the structural continuity of a control rod foi a neutron reactor is presented. A electric conductor readily breakable under mechanical stress is fastened along the length of the control rod at a plurality of positions and forms a closed circuit with remote electrical components responsive to an open circuit. A portion of the conductor between the control rod and said components is helically wound to allow free and normally unrestricted movement of the segment of conductor secured to the control rod relative to the remote components. Any break in the circuit is indicative of control rod breakage. (AEC)

Inventors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Originating Research Org. not identified
OSTI Identifier:
4712976
Patent Number(s):
US 3089838
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
NSA Number:
NSA-17-022842
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY; CIRCUITS; CONTROL ELEMENTS; CONTROL SYSTEMS; CRACKS; ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY; MONITORING; REACTOR SAFETY; REACTORS; REMOTE CONTROL; STRESSES

Citation Formats

Paget, J A. SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONTROL ROD. United States: N. p., 1963. Web.
Paget, J A. SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONTROL ROD. United States.
Paget, J A. 1963. "SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONTROL ROD". United States.
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abstractNote = {A structure for monitoring the structural continuity of a control rod foi a neutron reactor is presented. A electric conductor readily breakable under mechanical stress is fastened along the length of the control rod at a plurality of positions and forms a closed circuit with remote electrical components responsive to an open circuit. A portion of the conductor between the control rod and said components is helically wound to allow free and normally unrestricted movement of the segment of conductor secured to the control rod relative to the remote components. Any break in the circuit is indicative of control rod breakage. (AEC)},
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year = {Tue May 14 00:00:00 EDT 1963},
month = {Tue May 14 00:00:00 EDT 1963}
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