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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO REACTOR PRESSURE VESSELS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4781017

A reactor pressure vessel with a group of nozzles projecting into the interior is provided with thermal insulation for ensuring that the welds joining the nozzles to the vesse do not become too hot. The insulation includes a plurality of units, each having an insulating sleeve encircling a nozzle and an insulating flange connected to the sleeve and lining part of the vessel shell around the nozzle. The insulation is of the type described in British Patent 891,353. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-017260
OSTI ID:
4781017
Report Number(s):
GB 894407
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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