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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FUEL ELEMENT AND CONTROL ROD HANDLING APPARATUS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4703113

An apparatus for handling, loading, or unloading control rods and fuel elements for a reactor with a vertically extending pressure vessel is described. The unit consists of a housing that mounts above the vessei and in which a grappling structure is mounted on an arm that is supported by vertically extended frame sections attached to the housing. The arm can be moved from a vertical position against the wall to a horizontal position over the vessel; the grappler moves along the arm and rotates relative to the arm about a vertical axis. (D.C.W.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-028504
OSTI ID:
4703113
Report Number(s):
GB 927782
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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