Process and device for checking forces applied on a fuel assembly in a transport container

摘要

Process and device for controlling force applied on a fuel assembly in a transport container. The check is undertaken by inserting a check template (10) in a housing of the container designed to receive the assembly. The template (10) is fitted with force transducers (20) right up against each of the devices provided in the housing, to ensure the clamping of the assembly. The preloads exerted by all the devices which are fitted in the housing are thus measured simultaneously, in a reliable and reproducible manner. Software facilitates conveniently comparing measurement results with minimum and maximum predefined limit values.