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Apparatus and method for applying an end plug to a fuel rod tube end

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6771014
An apparatus is described for applying an end plug to a hollow end of a nuclear fuel rod tube, comprising: support means mounted for reciprocal movement between remote and adjacent positions relative to a nuclear fuel rod tube end to which an end plug is to be applied; guide means supported on the support means for movement; and drive means coupled to the support means and being actuatable for movement between retracted and extended positions for reciprocally moving the support means between its respective remote and adjacent positions. A method for applying an end plug to a hollow end of a nuclear fuel rod tube is also described.
Assignee:
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA
Patent Number(s):
US 4660270
OSTI ID:
6771014
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English