Piping support system for liquid-metal fast-breeder reactor
A pipe support consisting of a rigid link pivotally attached to a pipe and an anchor, adapted to generate stress or strain in the link and pipe due to pipe thermal movement, which stress or strain can oppose further pipe movement and generally provides pipe support. The pipe support can be used in multiple combinations with other pipe supports to form a support system. This support system is most useful in applications in which the pipe is normally operated at a constant elevated or depressed temperature such that desired stress or strain can be planned in advance of pipe and support installation. The support system is therefore especially useful in steam stations and in refrigeration equipment.
- Research Organization:
- WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC14-79ET37107
- Assignee:
- United States of American as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4483500
- OSTI ID:
- 865258
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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