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Apparatus for handling control rod drives

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OSTI ID:5909374

An apparatus for handling control rod drives (CRD's) attached by detachable fixing means to housings mounted in a reactor pressure vessel and each coupled to one of control rods inserted in the reactor pressure vessel is described. The apparatus for handling the CRD's comprise cylindrical housing means, uncoupling means mounted in the housing means for uncoupling each of the control rods from the respective CRD, means mounted on the housing means for effecting attaching and detaching of the fixing means, means for supporting the housing means, and means for moving the support means longitudinally of the CRD.

Assignee:
Hitachi, Ltd.
Patent Number(s):
US 4158600
OSTI ID:
5909374
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English