Removable check valve for use in a nuclear reactor

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:866612

Dunn, Charlton ^[1]; Gutzmann, Edward A ^[2]

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1. Calabasas, CA
2. Simi Valley, CA

A removable check valve for interconnecting the discharge duct of a pump and an inlet coolant duct of a reactor core in a pool-type nuclear reactor. A manifold assembly is provided having an outer periphery affixed to and in fluid communication with the discharge duct of the pump and has an inner periphery having at least one opening therethrough. A housing containing a check valve is located within the inner periphery of the manifold. The upper end of the housing has an opening in alignment with the opening in the manifold assembly, and seals are provided above and below the openings. The lower end of the housing is adapted for fluid communication with the inlet duct of the reactor core.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AT03-83SF11901
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4749542
• OSTI ID: 866612
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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coolant
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pool-type
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periphery
affixed
fluid
communication
inner
therethrough
housing
containing
located
upper
alignment
seals
below
openings
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manifold assembly
removable check
inlet coolant
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