Published March 5, 1985 | Version v1
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Tube plug

Creators

Description

The tube plug comprises a one piece mechanical plug having one open end and one closed end which is capable of being inserted in a heat exchange tube and internally expanded into contact with the inside surface of the heat exchange tube for preventing flow of a coolant through the heat exchange tube. The tube plug also comprises a groove extending around the outside circumference thereof which has an elastomeric material disposed in the groove for enhancing the seal between the tube plug and the tube

Availability note (English)

U.S. Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D.C. 20231, USA, $.50.

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
v p.
IPC:
Int. Cl. F16L 55/10.
IPC
Int. Cl. F16L 55/10.
Patent number
US patent document 4,502,511/A/

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
17009985
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CLOSED-CYCLE SYSTEMS; CLOSURES; HEAT EXCHANGERS; LEAKS; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; POWER REACTORS; REACTOR SAFETY; REPAIR; STEAM GENERATORS; TUBES
Descriptors DEC
BOILERS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; REACTORS; SAFETY; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; VAPOR GENERATORS

Optional Information

Notes
PAT-APPL-455434.