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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF RADIOACTIVE PARTICLES IN A GAS STREAM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4838258

A fuel element leak detector apparatus using an electrostatic precipitator is designed which is relatively compact and capable of operating under high pressure. The apparatus includes a precipitation chamber, means for feeding gas through the chamber, a detector, an endless wire extending through the chamber and detector on a pulley system, and means for moving the wire in steps from the chamber to the detector. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-021776
OSTI ID:
4838258
Report Number(s):
GB 899175
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English