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Reactor head shielding apparatus

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5424593
This patent describes a nuclear reactor head shielding apparatus for mounting on spaced reactor head lifting members radially inwardly of the head bolts. It comprises a frame of sections for mounting on the lifting members and extending around the top central area of the head, mounting means for so mounting the frame sections, including downwardly projecting members on the frame sections and complementary upwardly open recessed members for fastening to the lifting members for receiving the downwardly projecting members when the frame sections are lowered thereto with lead shielding supported thereby on means for hanging lead shielding on the frame to minimize radiation exposure or personnel working with the head bolts or in the vicinity thereof.
Assignee:
Combustion Engineering, Inc., Windsor, CT (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5084233; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-315679
OSTI ID:
5424593
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English