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Pressure vessels having thermal insulation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4101165
A description is given of a thermal barrier system for use in a pressure vessel, such as a pre-stressed concrete pressure vessel housing the pressurized primary circuit of a gas-cooled nuclear reactor, in which there is provided a metal liner, stud members fixed to the metal liner, an inner flexible membrane fixed to the stud member, and porous insulation held between the liner and the membrane. (Official Gazette)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-019455
Assignee:
to Technigaz
Patent Number(s):
US 3920518
OSTI ID:
4101165
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English