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Title: Pressure surge attenuator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5699030

A pressure surge attenuation system for pipes having a fluted region opposite crushable metal foam. As adapted for nuclear reactor vessels and heads, crushable metal foam is disposed to attenuate pressure surges.

Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4500487
Application Number:
TRN: 85-016181
OSTI ID:
5699030
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 26 Feb 1982; Other Information: PAT-APPL-352603
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English