Steam generator support system
A support system is described for connection to an outer surface of the J-shaped steam generator, the steam generator being located within a support structure. The system provides support in a vertical Y axis direction and horizontal X and Z axes directions. Each of the axes is perpendicular to the others. The system consists of: a vertical support means located intermediate a lower bent portion forming the J-shape of the J-shaped steam generator and the support structure for providing vertical support along the Y axis and providing pivotal motion in a selected one of the X and Y axes to prevent bending moments from being transmitted between the steam generator and the support structure; a first pair of horizontal support means, one located adjacent the lower bend portion of the steam generator and the other adjacent an upper portion of the steam generator for providing lateral support in a selected one of the X or Z axes. A second pair of horizontal support means for providing horizontal support in the other of the X or Z axes, each of the second pair of support means permitting vertical movement of the steam generator along the Y axis and resisting any horizontal movement of the steam generator.
- Assignee:
- Rockwell International Corp., El Segundo, CA
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4688628
- OSTI ID:
- 6036851
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: Filed date 6 Dec 1985
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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