IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1963

OSTI ID:4624588

Collis-Smith, J A; Rawson, P J

A device for clearing obstacles from the gas-sampling pipes of a graphite-moderated gas-cooled reactor is patented. The gas-sampling pipes extend from the fuel channels to gas-sampling apparatus outside the reactor. The device consists of a head portion, which may be inserted temporarily in the reactor to a location where a duct in the head portion communicates with the appropriate gassampling pipe. The duct may be connected to a source of high or low pressure, so that obstacles mav be removed from the pipes by applying differential pressure. The device may be part of a charge chute, or a separate device, which can be lowered into the reactor by a grab head and temporarily locked into position. (M.P.G.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-040320
• OSTI ID: 4624588
• Report Number(s): GB 936205
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CLEANING
GAS COOLANT
GASES
GRAPHITE MODERATOR
PIPES
PRESSURE
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
SAMPLING