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Heat exchanger with a removable tube section

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7204434
A heat exchanger is described in which the tube sheet is secured against primary liquid pressure, but which allows for easy removal of the tube section. The tube section is supported by a flange which is secured by a number of shear blocks, each of which extends into a slot which is immovable with respect to the outer shell of the heat exchanger. (auth)
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3896873
OSTI ID:
7204434
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English