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Title: Linear motion device and method for inserting and withdrawing control rods

Abstract

Disclosed is a linear motion device and more specifically a control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) for inserting and withdrawing control rods into a reactor core. The CRDM and method disclosed is capable of independently and sequentially positioning two sets of control rods with a single motor stator and rotor. The CRDM disclosed can control more than one control rod lead screw without incurring a substantial increase in the size of the mechanism.

Inventors:
OSTI Identifier:
5416358
Application Number:
ON: DE84005975
Assignee:
ERA-09-011976; EDB-84-035878
DOE Contract Number:  
AC11-76PN00014
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS; CONTROL ROD DRIVES; DESIGN; LWBR TYPE REACTORS; BREEDER REACTORS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS; 220400* - Nuclear Reactor Technology- Control Systems

Citation Formats

Smith, J E. Linear motion device and method for inserting and withdrawing control rods. United States: N. p., Web.
Smith, J E. Linear motion device and method for inserting and withdrawing control rods. United States.
Smith, J E. . "Linear motion device and method for inserting and withdrawing control rods". United States.
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