Published November 4, 1985 | Version v1
Patent

Modular sludge collection system for a nuclear steam generator

Description

A sludge collection system for a vertically oriented nuclear steam generator is discussed. It is provided with an upwardly open chamber for receiving separated liquid and incoming feedwater that contain sludge particulates. A plurality of sludge collecting containers are positioned within the chamber and include a top rim encompassing an opening leading into the interior of each container. Generally flat perforated covers are positioned over each container such that a gap is formed between the cover and the adjacent top rim. Particulate material in the water entering the container can settle within the container because of relatively stagnant conditions. Sludge agitation and removal means are provided for remotely cleaning the containers. The sludge collection system components are sized to permit retro-fitting this system into existing steam generators

Availability note (English)

Available from Patents Office, Private Bag X400, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa.

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
22 p.
IPC:
Int. Cl. G 21 C; G 21 D.
IPC
Int. Cl. G 21 C; G 21 D.
Patent number
ZA patent document 85/3298/A/

INIS

Country of Publication
South Africa
Country of Input or Organization
South Africa
INIS RN
17022697
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CLEANING; FEEDWATER; ORE PROCESSING; REMOTE HANDLING; SLURRIES; STEAM GENERATORS
Descriptors DEC
BOILERS; DISPERSIONS; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; MIXTURES; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; SUSPENSIONS; VAPOR GENERATORS; WATER

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
US priority 613,673.