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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FLUID COUPLING DEVICES HAVING A SLEEVE MOVABLE BY FLUID PRESSURE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4005488
A remote-operated fluid coupling device is designed for effecting a seal between the charging barrel of a refueling machine and a reactor standpipe. The device comprises a tubular coupling member of stepped bore and a sleeve of stepped section movable in the bore between withdrawn and projecting positions, seals between the sleeve and the bore, and means for controlling a fluid pressure in the bore between the seals. (D.J.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-021587
OSTI ID:
4005488
Report Number(s):
GB 955669
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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