发明名称 |
A METHOD OF REFUELING A NUCLEAR REACTOR |
摘要 |
A method of refueling a nuclear reactor that includes the steps of removing the reactor vessel head and upper internals to a storage location and installing a cylindrical tank having open upper and lower ends, on the reactor vessel flange. The cylindrical tank is sealed to the reactor vessel and a penetration on the side of the cylindrical tank is sealed to a refueling canal that is connected to a spent fuel pool. The level of reactor coolant within the reactor vessel is then raised to at least partially fill the cylindrical tank to a level equal to that of the spent fuel pool. The refueling canal is then opened and a refueling machine supported on the reactor vessel is employed to transfer fuel assemblies between the core and the spent fuel pool. |
申请公布号 |
EP2845202(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.03.11 |
申请号 |
EP20130785014 |
申请日期 |
2013.04.11 |
申请人 |
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC |
发明人 |
HARKNESS, ALEXANDER W.;CUMMINS, WILLIAM EDWARD |
分类号 |
G21C19/20;G21C11/02;G21F7/015 |
主分类号 |
G21C19/20 |
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