Published August 9, 1977 | Version v1
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Nuclear reactor machine refuelling system

Creators

Description

Part of an on-line fuelling machine for a CANDU pressure-tube reactor is described. The present invention provides a refuelling machine wherein the fuelling components, including the fuel carrier and the closure adapter, are positively positioned and retained within the machine magazine or positively secured to the machine charge tube head, and cannot be accidentally disengaged as in former practice. The positive positioning devices include an arcuate keeper plate. Simplified hooked fingers are used. (NDH)

Availability note (English)

Available from Micromedia Ltd., 165 Hotel de Ville, Hull, Quebec, Canada J8X 3X2.

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
12 p.
Patent number
CA patent document 1015470/A/

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
11538547
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CANDU TYPE REACTORS; PHWR TYPE REACTORS; REACTOR CHARGING MACHINES; REACTOR FUELING
Descriptors DEC
HEAVY WATER COOLED REACTORS; HEAVY WATER MODERATED REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; PRESSURE TUBE REACTORS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS