METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING A CRACKED JET PUMP RISER IN A BOILING WATER REACTOR UTILIZING A SPACER CLAMP

摘要

A method for reparing cracked jet pump riser assemblies (56) in a boiling water reactor utilizes a spacer clamp (80) and a seal collar (148). The spacer clamp is secured to the jet pump riser assembly to limit horizontal displacement between a shroud (18) and the jet pump riser assembly. A method for reparing a circumferential weld (72) connecting an elbow (70) of the jet pump riser assembly with a thermal sleeve (74) involves positioning the weld within the seal collar to limit leakage from the weld. The seal collar includes a pair of hinged jaw members movable between an open position and a close position for receiving a pipe therebetwen. The seal collar includes a pair of seals disposed along inner surfaces (176A and 177A) of the jaw members to circumferential contact with the pipe on opposite sides of the weld to limit leakage.