Rotating plug bearing and seal

Patent · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:862931

Wade, Elman E ^[1]

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1. Ruffs Dale, PA

A bearing and seal structure for nuclear reactors utilizing rotating plugs above the nuclear reactor vessel. The structure permits lubrication of bearings and seals of the rotating plugs without risk of the lubricant draining into the reactor vessel below. The structure permits lubrication by utilizing a rotating outer race bearing.

• DOE Contract Number: E(11-1)2395
• Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Patent Number(s): US 4050987
• OSTI ID: 862931
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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