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Title: Feed-through connection for a pressure vessel, especially a nuclear-reactor shell

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4369836

The concrete shell of a nuclear reactor, through which conduits extend, is formed with a feed-through connector anchored in the wall of the structure. The connector includes a self-blocking safety snap-action conduit coupling surrounded by a containment including a metallic duct, a pressure reducing packing received in the duct around the conduit, and means for evacuating the annular space about the latter to eliminate leakage fluids. (Official Gazette)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-014831
OSTI ID:
4369836
Report Number(s):
US 3779865
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 1970 Oct 12; Other Information: G21c9/00. Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English