SUPPORT DEVICE FOR USE IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR
Patent
·
OSTI ID:4236957
A shock absorbing support device for fuel elements in a nuclear reactor is described. The device is adapted to support a column of moderator material on a lower support plate of a reactor structure and to axially locate the column of moderator with respect to the coolant fluid entry port in the support plate. Located centrally of the device is a vestically extending shaft member telescopingly engaged at its lower end with a tubular member and connected to the tubular member by a shear pin. Below the shear pin embedded in the end of the shaft member are blade members which are adapted to cut into the side of the tubular member in the went the shear pin is destroyed by the impact or a falling fuel element. The cutting action of the blades in the tube absorbes the shock of the fallen element.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-015747
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2877170
- OSTI ID:
- 4236957
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SUPPORT DEVICES FOR USE IN NUCLEAR REACTORS
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICES
Nuclear fuel assembly
Journal Article
·
Fri Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1958
· Nuclear Power
·
OSTI ID:4310014
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICES
Patent
·
Tue Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1961
·
OSTI ID:4076190
Nuclear fuel assembly
Patent
·
Mon Dec 22 23:00:00 EST 1980
·
OSTI ID:6477291