摘要:
Apparatus for the inspection of the end surface of a cylindrical object including a device for irradiating the end surface of the object, a detector for detecting radiation reflected by the end surface substantially parallel to the axis of the object and a calculator for calculating the proportion of the end surface which has reflected radiation directly to the detector device, wherein the means for irradiating comprises a ring source the center of the ring being substantially co-incident with the axis of the object and being substantially transparent to reflected radiation so that light reflected to the detector passes unhindered through the ring, the ring source having associated therewith a device permitting substantially uniform irradiation across the said end surface.
摘要:
A system for the surveillance or monitoring of an industrial installation (in particular a nuclear installation) making it possible for at least one operator to carry out rounds, the system having at least one central terminal (22) associated with a transmitter/receiver (23), identification labels located at different plotting or recording or acquisition points (12) at predetermined locations within the installation, and at least one portable terminal (26) available to each operator and associated with a data transmitter/receiver (27) for communicating with the central terminal and a label reader (28). These labels include electronic labels, whose content can be read and modified by writing. Electronic labels located on automatic equipment to be controlled, in each case contain a base for updated data relating to the characteristics of the equipment. The label reader associated with each portable terminal also permits a writing in the electronic labels.
摘要:
In a drive device of control rod drive mechanisms, a large number of control rod drive mechanisms are divided into a plurality of groups, and there are provided, for each group, a control rod changeover device, and an inverter power source and inverter controller constituting the drive power source. The drive device comprises a control unit that receives control rod position signals from each of the control rod drive mechanisms and that outputs control signals to the control rod changeover device and inverter controller, and a man-machine device constituting an interface with the operator, that outputs control rod drive information to this control unit.
摘要:
An advanced control room complex for a nuclear power plant, including a discrete indicator and alarm system (72) which is nuclear qualified for rapid response to changes in plant parameters and a component control system (64) which together provide a discrete monitoring and control capability at a panel (14-22, 26, 28) in the control room (10). A separate data processing system (70), which need not be nuclear qualified, provides integrated and overview information to the control room and to each panel, through CRTs (84) and a large, overhead integrated process status overview board (24). The discrete indicator and alarm system (72) and the data processing system (70) receive inputs from common plant sensors and validate the sensor outputs to arrive at a representative value of the parameter for use by the operator during both normal and accident conditions, thereby avoiding the need for him to assimilate data from each sensor individually. The integrated process status board (24) is at the apex of an information hierarchy that extends through four levels and provides access at each panel to the full display hierarchy. The control room panels are preferably of a modular construction, permitting the definition of inputs and outputs, the man machine interface, and the plant specific algorithms, to proceed in parallel with the fabrication of the panels, the installation of the equipment and the generic testing thereof.
摘要:
A spider assembly for supporting a corresponding rod cluster in a pressurized water reactor vessel, through which the core outlet flow passes in a predetermined direction. Each spider assembly comprises a generally cylindrical, central hub disposed in parallel axial relationship to the predetermined direction of the core outlet flow and a plurality of vane assemblies. Each vane assembly comprises means for mounting at least one rod to the assembly and at least one vane element connecting the rod mounting means to the hub. Each vane element has generally parallel, major planar surfaces disposed parallel to the predetermined direction of flow and a square trailing edge configuration which mitigates the shedding forcing function on the spider resulting from the core outlet flow thereover, while maximizing material content and thereby the strength thereof. Further, each vane element defines a plane of symmetry intermediate the major planar surfaces thereof and a leading edge cross-sectional configuration which is non-symmetrical relative to the associated plane of symmetry and preferably which is substantially uniform and defines a flow stagnation line which is off-set from the plane of symmetry. Corresponding vane elements, extending in generally diametrically opposite directions from the hub and having aligned planes of symmetry, have flow stagnation lines which are offset in a common direction from the aligned, respective planes of symmetry; alternatively, adjacent pairs of equiangularly displaced vane elements may have oppositely directed such offsets, commonly for all such pairs.
摘要:
A nuclear reactor control bar drive device with mobile valve is provided, comprising a cluster guide placed above the core, a casing containing a drive mechanism connected to the inside of the reactor by a sheath passing sealingly through the lid of a vessel containing the core, a control shaft movable vertically in the sheath, connecting the mechanism to the bar and passing, with radial clearance, through an upper plate for closing the guide, as well as a thermal protection sleeve interposed radially between the shaft and the sheath and able to bear by an end piece on said upper plate. The sleeve is pierced, below the sheath, with a calibrated passage for intake of fluid into the guide through the clearance and a non return valve is disposed between the sleeve and the sheath, is movable vertically with respect thereto and co-operates with a seat of the sheath for allowing the fluid to flow only towards the drive mechanism.
摘要:
Flow induced vibration (FIV) at the slip joint between a nuclear reactor jet pump mixer and diffuser is suppressed without installing additional parts or altering the jet pump construction. The disclosed method determines a relationship between reactor operating conditions that trigger FIV and the magnitude of a mixer/diffuser transverse contact load. A mathematical analysis on a representative jet pump configuration determines the quantitative relationship between mixer/diffuser cold positions and their positions when the reactor is operating. Thus, a prediction can be made as to whether an installed jet pump will experience FIV, and the mixer and diffuser can be positioned by a mixer adjustment tool when the reactor is cold to provide the necessary operational transverse contact load. Alternatively, a contact load measuring tool directly measures the magnitude and direction of the cold mixer/diffuser transverse contact load to determine if FIV will be suppressed when the reactor is operating.
摘要:
Flow induced vibration (FIV) at the slip joint between a nuclear reactor jet pump mixer and diffuser is suppressed without installing additional parts or altering the jet pump construction. The disclosed method determines a relationship between reactor operating conditions that trigger FIV and the magnitude of a mixer/diffuser transverse contact load. A mathematical analysis on a representative jet pump configuration determines the quantitative relationship between mixer/diffuser cold positions and their positions when the reactor is operating. Thus, a prediction can be made as to whether an installed jet pump will experience FIV, and the mixer and diffuser can be positioned by a mixer adjustment tool when the reactor is cold to provide the necessary operational transverse contact load. Alternatively, a contact load measuring tool directly measures the magnitude and direction of the cold mixer/diffuser transverse contact load to determine if FIV will be suppressed when the reactor is operating.
摘要:
The sealed docking system comprises first and second coupling elements each having respective first and second coupling elements with respective first and second flexible receptacles. Each coupling element has a slot. The two coupling elements engage with one another. The coupling elements are flexible so that when force is applied the slots open.