SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONTROL ROD

Patent · Tue May 14 00:00:00 EDT 1963

OSTI ID:4712976

Paget, J A

A structure for monitoring the structural continuity of a control rod foi a neutron reactor is presented. A electric conductor readily breakable under mechanical stress is fastened along the length of the control rod at a plurality of positions and forms a closed circuit with remote electrical components responsive to an open circuit. A portion of the conductor between the control rod and said components is helically wound to allow free and normally unrestricted movement of the segment of conductor secured to the control rod relative to the remote components. Any break in the circuit is indicative of control rod breakage. (AEC)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-022842
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3089838
• OSTI ID: 4712976
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
CIRCUITS
CONTROL ELEMENTS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
CRACKS
ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY
MONITORING
REACTOR SAFETY
REACTORS
REMOTE CONTROL
STRESSES