MODULAR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENERGETIC FLUID FLOW DISTRIBUTION

摘要

Modular flow control systems include several differently-shaped structures to achieve desired flow characteristics in fluid flow. Systems include one or many plates held in desired positions by a retainer within the flow. The plates are uniquely shaped based on their position, or vice versa, to shape flow in a desired manner. The plates may fill an entire flow area or may extend partially throughout the area. Plates can take on any shape and are useable in systems installed in any type of flow conduit. When used in a PCCS upper manifold in a nuclear reactor, a chevron plate directly below the inlet divides flow along the entire upper manifold. Perforated plates allow flow to pass at ends of the PCCS upper manifold. The plates can be installed along a grooved edge during an access period and held in static position by filling the length of the PCCS upper manifold.

主权项

1. A modular system for controlling fluid flow through a conduit, the system comprising:
a retainer configured to rigidly join to an internal wall of the conduit; and a plurality of plates configured to removably join to the retainer, wherein at least two of the plurality of plates present differing flow surfaces from each other, and wherein all of the plurality of plates are positionable in place of each other in the retainer.