SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STEAM SEPARATOR TIE BAR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20190385755A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-19

    申请号:US16011574

    申请日:2018-06-18

    IPC分类号: G21C19/20 G21C1/08 G21C15/22

    摘要: Systems enhance stand pipe alignment and security with braces docking to the stand pipes. A link connects pairs of braces so the braces and stand pipes docked thereby cannot move relative to each other when fully secured. Partially securing braces allows adjustment of the braces and distance between the same and thus stand pipe position. Fully securing the braces makes the entire system rigid without need for a tie bar. Braces and links can be installed and secured to the stand pipes and among each other at an axial position from above the stand pipes, so that overhead, simple tooling may be used. A crimp nut or other resilient connector may be used to secure the systems from that single dimension with simple tooling. Any number of braces, joining to any number of other braces, may be used in the system, and several systems may be used at various levels.

    Electrical discharge machining assemblies and methods for using the same

    公开(公告)号:US11904397B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US17665562

    申请日:2022-02-06

    IPC分类号: B23H1/04 B23H9/14 B23H7/12

    CPC分类号: B23H1/04 B23H7/12 B23H9/14

    摘要: EDM assemblies mount on a machining surface and discharge rotating sub-electrodes against the surface. The sub-electrodes can also revolve about another shared axis while discharging. Rotation and revolution may be achieved with planetary gears fixed with the sub-electrodes and meshing with a stationary sun gear. Several sub-electrodes can be used in a single assembly. Downward movement of the sub-electrodes from a central shaft on the mount allows several inches of the surface to be machined. Assemblies are usable in a nuclear reactor during a maintenance period to machine a hole for a replacement manway cover underwater in the flooded reactor. The differing rotational movements and vertical movement can be independently controlled with separate motors in the assembly. Power and controls may be provided remotely through an underwater connection.

    ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20200206834A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-02

    申请号:US16237640

    申请日:2018-12-31

    IPC分类号: B23H1/04 B23H7/12 B23H9/14

    摘要: EDM assemblies mount on a machining surface and discharge rotating sub-electrodes against the surface. The sub-electrodes can also revolve about another shared axis while discharging. Rotation and revolution may be achieved with planetary gears fixed with the sub-electrodes and meshing with a stationary sun gear. Several sub-electrodes can be used in a single assembly. Downward movement of the sub-electrodes from a central shaft on the mount allows several inches of the surface to be machined. Assemblies are usable in a nuclear reactor during a maintenance period to machine a hole for a replacement manway cover underwater in the flooded reactor. The differing rotational movements and vertical movement can be independently controlled with separate motors in the assembly. Power and controls may be provided remotely through an underwater connection.

    ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20220161342A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-26

    申请号:US17665562

    申请日:2022-02-06

    IPC分类号: B23H1/04 B23H9/14 B23H7/12

    摘要: EDM assemblies mount on a machining surface and discharge rotating sub-electrodes against the surface. The sub-electrodes can also revolve about another shared axis while discharging. Rotation and revolution may be achieved with planetary gears fixed with the sub-electrodes and meshing with a stationary sun gear. Several sub-electrodes can be used in a single assembly. Downward movement of the sub-electrodes from a central shaft on the mount allows several inches of the surface to be machined. Assemblies are usable in a nuclear reactor during a maintenance period to machine a hole for a replacement manway cover underwater in the flooded reactor. The differing rotational movements and vertical movement can be independently controlled with separate motors in the assembly. Power and controls may be provided remotely through an underwater connection.

    Electrical discharge machining assemblies and methods for using the same

    公开(公告)号:US11273508B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-15

    申请号:US16237640

    申请日:2018-12-31

    IPC分类号: B23H1/04 B23H9/14 B23H7/12

    摘要: EDM assemblies mount on a machining surface and discharge rotating sub-electrodes against the surface. The sub-electrodes can also revolve about another shared axis while discharging. Rotation and revolution may be achieved with planetary gears fixed with the sub-electrodes and meshing with a stationary sun gear. Several sub-electrodes can be used in a single assembly. Downward movement of the sub-electrodes from a central shaft on the mount allows several inches of the surface to be machined. Assemblies are usable in a nuclear reactor during a maintenance period to machine a hole for a replacement manway cover underwater in the flooded reactor. The differing rotational movements and vertical movement can be independently controlled with separate motors in the assembly. Power and controls may be provided remotely through an underwater connection.