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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO DEVICES FOR UNLOADING RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS FROM A VERTICAL DUCT OF A REACTOR CORE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4716880
A device is designed for unloading damaged fuel elements, sheaths, or control rods from vertical channels in a reactor core. The device comprises a body with means at its upper end for coupling to a support and at its lower end at least three vertical fingers for lifting a damaged element. The fingers have recesses with locking balls adapted to wedge between the element and the fingers to effect lifting of the element. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-009900
OSTI ID:
4716880
Report Number(s):
GB 910843
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English