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IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO HANDLING DEVICES FOR ABSORBER ELEMENTS IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4101141
An arrangement in which the absorber elements are introduced into the reactor from beneath comprises a rod fixed to the absorber element able to slide within a vertical channel. The lower end of this rod is fixed to a flexible member, e.g., a cable with one end controlled by a winch. The other end, running over a fixed pulley, is connected to a counterweight. The arrangement is such that when the winch is decoupled from its drive motor, the counterweight provokes a rapid introduction of the absorber element into the reactor. Preferably the absorber element consists of a curved plate introduced into a corresponding cavity provided within the reflector. (IIB)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-009597
OSTI ID:
4101141
Report Number(s):
FR 1311324
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English