Steam separator latch assembly
Abstract
A latch assembly removably joins a steam separator assembly to a support flange disposed at a top end of a tubular shroud in a nuclear reactor pressure vessel. The assembly includes an annular head having a central portion for supporting the steam separator assembly thereon, and an annular head flange extending around a perimeter thereof for supporting the head to the support flange. A plurality of latches are circumferentially spaced apart around the head flange with each latch having a top end, a latch hook at a bottom end thereof, and a pivot support disposed at an intermediate portion therebetween and pivotally joined to the head flange. The latches are pivoted about the pivot supports for selectively engaging and disengaging the latch hooks with the support flange for fixedly joining the head to the shroud or for allowing removal thereof. 12 figures.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- General Electric Co., Boston, MA (United States)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 5291338
- Patent Number(s):
- 5283809
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 8-055478
- Assignee:
- General Electric Co., San Jose, CA ()
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-90SF18494
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 3 May 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS; FASTENERS; DESIGN; REACTORS; STEAM SEPARATORS; PRESSURE VESSELS; SHROUDS; SUPPORTS; CONTAINERS; COOLING SYSTEMS; ENERGY SYSTEMS; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTOR COOLING SYSTEMS; SEPARATION EQUIPMENT; VAPOR SEPARATORS; 220200* - Nuclear Reactor Technology- Components & Accessories
Citation Formats
Challberg, R C, and Kobsa, I R. Steam separator latch assembly. United States: N. p., 1994.
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title = {Steam separator latch assembly},
author = {Challberg, R C and Kobsa, I R},
abstractNote = {A latch assembly removably joins a steam separator assembly to a support flange disposed at a top end of a tubular shroud in a nuclear reactor pressure vessel. The assembly includes an annular head having a central portion for supporting the steam separator assembly thereon, and an annular head flange extending around a perimeter thereof for supporting the head to the support flange. A plurality of latches are circumferentially spaced apart around the head flange with each latch having a top end, a latch hook at a bottom end thereof, and a pivot support disposed at an intermediate portion therebetween and pivotally joined to the head flange. The latches are pivoted about the pivot supports for selectively engaging and disengaging the latch hooks with the support flange for fixedly joining the head to the shroud or for allowing removal thereof. 12 figures.},
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