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Linear motion device and method for inserting and withdrawing control rods

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OSTI ID:5416358
Disclosed is a linear motion device and more specifically a control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) for inserting and withdrawing control rods into a reactor core. The CRDM and method disclosed is capable of independently and sequentially positioning two sets of control rods with a single motor stator and rotor. The CRDM disclosed can control more than one control rod lead screw without incurring a substantial increase in the size of the mechanism.
DOE Contract Number:
AC11-76PN00014
Assignee:
ERA-09-011976; EDB-84-035878
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE84005975
OSTI ID:
5416358
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English