摘要:
An improved diaphragm for use with a gasket to prevent leakage of a pressurized fluid. The diaphragm has an internal groove which uses strong spring back and the pressure of the fluid to increase the gasket seating load, thereby providing a self-energizing seal which can accommodate changes in gasket load due to changes in fluid pressure. In one embodiment, a ring is shrink-fit or press-fit about the outer side edge of the diaphragm which improves strength and reduces the material cost.
摘要:
Apparatus and method for loosening a stuck reactor pressure vessel stud. A nuclear reactor pressure vessel has a threaded blind bore therein receiving an upright threaded stud having a centrally disposed passage longitudinally therethrough. A pulsar pump is in communication with the passage for supplying a pulsating liquid into the passage and thence into the bore. As the fluid exits the passage, it will push against the bottom of the bore and exert an upwardly directed hydraulic force against the end of the stud for upwardly lifting the stud. A controller is connected to the pulsar pump for controllably operating the pulsar pump. As the hydraulic force of the pulsating fluid lifts the stud, the fluid will migrate between the threads of the stud and the bore for peening or removing any debris from therebetween and washing it upwardly between the stud and bore to a suction pump in communication with the bore. The suction pump suctions the debris-containing liquid from the bore. The apparatus includes a rotation tool connected to the stud for rotating the stud as the liquid is pulsed in order to enhance removal of the debris from the threads. Removal of the debris allows the stud to rotate with reduced resistance to rotation and with the normal amount of torque applied thereto.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for positioning stud affecting apparatus comprising: sequentially positioning a plurality of flange cover sectors about the flange of a nuclear pressure vessel; rotating each flange cover sector until the entire flange is covered by said flange cover sectors; moving a caddy containing stud affecting tools including stud tensioners and stud drive tools into a position adjacent a point on the flange of the nuclear reactor pressure vessel; moving apparatus sector vessels containing stud affecting apparatus to a point on the flange of the nuclear pressure vessel and positioning them on a specific flange cover sector; rotating all flange cover sectors to bring another flange cover sector into registration with the caddy; sequentially moving the apparatus sectors onto each flange cover sector by rotating the flange cover sectors; and actuating the stud affecting tools to perform the appropriate function to tension or untension the studs and/or to remove and/or to insert studs into the pressure vessel to enable removal of the dome and servicing of the nuclear pressure vessel.
摘要:
A head for closing a nuclear reactor pressure vessel shell includes an arcuate dome having an integral head flange which includes a mating surface for sealingly mating with the shell upon assembly therewith. The head flange includes an internal passage extending therethrough with a first port being disposed on the head mating surface. A vent line includes a proximal end disposed in flow communication with the head internal passage, and a distal end disposed in flow communication with the inside of the dome for channeling a fluid therethrough. The vent line is fixedly joined to the dome and is carried therewith when the head is assembled to and disassembled from the shell.
摘要:
A device for optimum positioning of at least one extension piece (10) on at least one threaded connection element (1) for fastening a component to an appliance, each extension piece being screwed onto one connection piece, and the device comprising a module for supporting and tensioning the threaded connection elements (1) by means of the extension pieces (10). The module is centered on the threaded connection elements (1) and supported relative to the component, and the extension pieces are slid in a horizontal plane relative to the axis of the threaded connection element (1).
摘要:
A plugging apparatus for fixing a mechanical plug within a heat transfer tube of a heat exchanger includes a main body capable of being coupled to a tool guide robot movable under remote control inside a water chamber of the heat exchanger, a plug fixing mechanism mounted on the main body for conveying a mechanical plug from outside the heat exchanger and fixing the mechanical plug in the heat transfer tube, and a clamping mechanism for clamping the main body to a tube plate of the heat exchanger at a desired position on the tube plate of the heat exchanger. The invention makes it possible to fix a mechanical plug in a heat transfer tube of a steam generator or heat exchanger of a reactor in a remote-controlled and continuous manner.
摘要:
An apparatus for handling a machine for the simultaneous tensioning of screwed connecting elements (3) such as bolts or pins intended, for example, for the fastening of the cover (1) of a vessel (2). The apparatus comprises a tensioning module (20) for the connecting elements (3), an arrangement (10, 11, 12) for moving the tensioning module (20) in a horizontal plane, and an arrangement (15, 22, 24) for moving the tensioning module (20) along the vertical axis of the connecting elements (3).
摘要:
A reactor vessel O-ring spring clip designed to hold the tubular O-ring in the groove of a reactor vessel head flange, especially during head lifting. The spring clip is designed such that the weight of the O-ring acts to increase the friction force between the spring clip and the, typically, threaded hole into which it is inserted. The end of the clip adapted to be inserted through a slot in the tubular O-ring for securement thereto has a circular member thereon which prevents the spring clip from becoming disengaged from the O-ring during head lifting.
摘要:
An integrated head package for a nuclear reactor has a pressure vessel closure head with control rod drive mechanisms thereon enclosed in a shroud, and a plurality of vertical lift rods secured to the vessel head with a missile shield plate extrending between the lift rods and vertically slidably retained between spaced stop members adjacent the upper ends of the lift rods. A lift rig is secured to the missile shield plate, preferably through attachment to support blocks secured to the upper surface of the plate. Impact forces of a missile against the lower surface of the missile shield plate are transferred to a lifting force and are not transferred to the lifting rods, head lugs, closure studs and pressure vessel supports.
摘要:
The invention relates to a temporary sealing obturation panel, inside a vessel accessible only through a manhole, of a passage provided on its periphery with a support collar. It is constituted by: panels articulated by flexible fluid-tight hinges, bordered by lines of latching pins, stiffeners comprising lines of holes conjugate with the lines of pins, a frame in at least two articulated parts, with means for gripping the ends of the panels and the stiffeners against the support collar. The invention is applicable to the closing of primary circuit ducts opening into the water box of a steam generator of a pressurized water nuclear boiler.