公开(公告)号：US10024338B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US13106420

申请日：2011-05-12

Applicant: Robin D. Sprague ,  Bruce J. Lentner ,  Emanuel Klein ,  David B. Drendel ,  Bret E. Nelson

Inventor： Robin D. Sprague ,  Bruce J. Lentner ,  Emanuel Klein ,  David B. Drendel ,  Bret E. Nelson

IPC: G21C15/25 ,  F04F5/54 ,  G21C13/02

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a boiling water reactor (BWR) jet pump inlet mixer compliant stop. The inlet mixer compliant stop may be installed in a pocket area between a riser pipe and an inlet mixer of a BWR jet pump assembly. The inlet mixer compliant stop includes a main body and a foot that are separated via the tightening of one or more jacking bolts used to connect the main body and the foot. A cold spring attached to the main body provides a lateral force that is imparted on the inlet mixer, to force the inlet mixer away from a centerline of the riser pipe. A precise lateral force may be imparted on the inlet mixer by gauging a width of a gap between opposing bosses on a front face of the main body and a distal end of the cold spring. The inlet mixer compliant stop imparts a greater lateral force on the inlet mixer as the jacking bolts are tightened, further separating the main body from the foot, as the gap between the opposing bosses is reduced.

公开(公告)号：US08983018B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US12969845

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Bruce J. Lentner ,  Michael S. Defilippis ,  Khaled M. Ewida ,  Robin D. Sprague ,  Luke A. Davis

Inventor： Bruce J. Lentner ,  Michael S. Defilippis ,  Khaled M. Ewida ,  Robin D. Sprague ,  Luke A. Davis

IPC: G21C3/56 ,  G21C15/25 ,  G21C17/017 ,  F22B1/14 ,  G01N1/14

CPC classification number: G21C15/25 ,  F22B1/143 ,  G01N1/14 ,  G21C17/017 ,  Y02E30/31

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing and/or reinforcing a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) jet pump riser pipe. The repair includes attaching two collars to the riser pipe using match drilling to drill holes through the collars and the riser pipe and plugging the holes with expandable plugs. Support columns are attached to the collars. Brace supports are slideably attached to the support columns. Gaps between each brace support and its respective collar are then narrowed as ratchet bolts may apply a force that pulls downward on an upper collar and pulls upward on a lower collar, thereby exerting a compression force on the riser pipe. A clamp assembly may also be located between the two collars that applies a hoop force on the riser pipe.

Abstract translation: 一种用于修复和/或加固沸水反应堆（BWR）喷射泵提升管的方法和装置。 修理包括使用匹配钻孔将两个套环连接到提升管，以穿过套环和提升管钻孔，并用可扩展插头堵塞孔。 支撑柱连接到项圈。 支撑支架可滑动地连接到支撑柱上。 然后，随着棘轮螺栓可以施加向上拉上一个上部轴环并在下部轴环上向上拉动，从而在提升管上施加压力，每个支撑支撑件及其相应套环之间的间隙变窄。 夹具组件也可以位于在提升管上施加环箍力的两个套环之间。

公开(公告)号：US08989337B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US12969860

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Robin D. Sprague ,  Bruce J. Lentner

Inventor： Robin D. Sprague ,  Bruce J. Lentner

IPC: G21C9/00 ,  G21C13/067 ,  F16L55/132 ,  G21C15/25 ,  G21C19/20 ,  G21C17/017

CPC classification number: G21C13/0675 ,  F16L55/132 ,  G21C15/25 ,  G21C17/017 ,  G21C19/207 ,  G21Y2002/304 ,  G21Y2002/401 ,  G21Y2002/402 ,  G21Y2004/501 ,  G21Y2004/504 ,  Y02E30/31 ,  Y10T137/0441

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely fastening a pipe collar or a bracket to a riser pipe of a boiling water reactor (BWR) jet pump assembly. A pipe plug assembly includes an angled pipe plug that acts as a wedge to expand a bushing assembly as the pipe plug is drawn into the overall pipe plug assembly. Expansion of the bushing assembly allows a tight tolerance to exist between an outer diameter of the pipe plug and an inner diameter of the collar/bracket and riser pipe. Expansion of the bushing assembly allows a straight hole to be match drilled into the collar/bracket and riser pipe, thereby avoiding a more complicated tapered hole to be drilled into the collar/bracket and riser pipe. An ensuing tight fit between the pipe plug assembly, the collar/bracket and the riser pipe mitigates vibration of components and minimizes leakage to acceptable levels for use in the flooded environment of the annulus region where the jet pump assembly exists in the BWR.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将管环或支架牢固地紧固到沸水反应堆（BWR）喷射泵组件的提升管的方法和装置。 管塞组件包括成角度的管塞，其作为楔形件，当管塞被拉入整个管塞组件时用于膨胀衬套组件。 衬套组件的膨胀允许在管塞的外径和套环/支架和提升管的内径之间存在严格的公差。 衬套组件的膨胀允许将直孔与钻头/支架和提升管相匹配，从而避免了更复杂的锥形孔钻入套管/支架和立管中。 随后在管塞组件，套环/支架和提升管之间的紧密配合减轻了部件的振动并将泄漏最小化到可接受的水平以用于在BWR中存在喷射泵组件的环带区域的淹没环境中。

公开(公告)号：US20120288053A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13106420

申请日：2011-05-12

Applicant: Robin D. Sprague ,  Bruce J. Lentner ,  Emanuel Klein ,  David B. Drendel ,  Bret E. Nelson

Inventor： Robin D. Sprague ,  Bruce J. Lentner ,  Emanuel Klein ,  David B. Drendel ,  Bret E. Nelson

IPC: G21C15/25 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: F04F5/54 ,  G21C13/02 ,  G21C15/25 ,  Y02E30/31 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a boiling water reactor (BWR) jet pump inlet mixer compliant stop. The inlet mixer compliant stop may be installed in a pocket area between a riser pipe and an inlet mixer of a BWR jet pump assembly. The inlet mixer compliant stop includes a main body and a foot that are separated via the tightening of one or more jacking bolts used to connect the main body and the foot. A cold spring attached to the main body provides a lateral force that is imparted on the inlet mixer, to force the inlet mixer away from a centerline of the riser pipe. A precise lateral force may be imparted on the inlet mixer by gauging a width of a gap between opposing bosses on a front face of the main body and a distal end of the cold spring. The inlet mixer compliant stop imparts a greater lateral force on the inlet mixer as the jacking bolts are tightened, further separating the main body from the foot, as the gap between the opposing bosses is reduced.

Abstract translation: 沸水反应堆（BWR）喷射泵入口混合器顺应停止的方法和装置。 入口混合器兼容止动件可以安装在提升管和BWR喷射泵组件的入口混合器之间的口袋区域中。 入口混合器兼容止动件包括主体和脚，其通过紧固用于连接主体和脚的一个或多个顶起螺栓而分离。 附着在主体上的冷弹簧提供了一个在入口混合器上施加的横向力，以迫使入口混合器远离提升管的中心线。 可以通过测量主体前表面和冷弹簧的远端上相对的凸台之间的间隙的宽度来在入口混合器上施加精确的横向力。 入口混合器顺序停止在入口混合器上施加更大的横向力，因为顶起螺栓被紧固，当相对的凸台之间的间隙减小时，进一步将主体与脚分离。

公开(公告)号：US20120155599A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12969860

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Robin D. Sprague ,  Bruce J. Lentner

Inventor： Robin D. Sprague ,  Bruce J. Lentner

IPC: G21C19/28 ,  F16L55/124 ,  F16L55/11

CPC classification number: G21C13/0675 ,  F16L55/132 ,  G21C15/25 ,  G21C17/017 ,  G21C19/207 ,  G21Y2002/304 ,  G21Y2002/401 ,  G21Y2002/402 ,  G21Y2004/501 ,  G21Y2004/504 ,  Y02E30/31 ,  Y10T137/0441

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely fastening a pipe collar or a bracket to a riser pipe of a boiling water reactor (BWR) jet pump assembly. A pipe plug assembly includes an angled pipe plug that acts as a wedge to expand a bushing assembly as the pipe plug is drawn into the overall pipe plug assembly. Expansion of the bushing assembly allows a tight tolerance to exist between an outer diameter of the pipe plug and an inner diameter of the collar/bracket and riser pipe. Expansion of the bushing assembly allows a straight hole to be match drilled into the collar/bracket and riser pipe, thereby avoiding a more complicated tapered hole to be drilled into the collar/bracket and riser pipe. An ensuing tight fit between the pipe plug assembly, the collar/bracket and the riser pipe mitigates vibration of components and minimizes leakage to acceptable levels for use in the flooded environment of the annulus region where the jet pump assembly exists in the BWR.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将管环或支架牢固地紧固到沸水反应堆（BWR）喷射泵组件的提升管的方法和装置。 管塞组件包括成角度的管塞，其作为楔形件，当管塞被拉入整个管塞组件时用于膨胀衬套组件。 衬套组件的膨胀允许在管塞的外径和套环/支架和提升管的内径之间存在严格的公差。 衬套组件的膨胀允许将直孔与钻头/支架和提升管相匹配，从而避免了更复杂的锥形孔钻入套管/支架和立管中。 随后在管塞组件，套环/支架和提升管之间的紧密配合减轻了部件的振动并将泄漏最小化到可接受的水平以用于在BWR中存在喷射泵组件的环带区域的淹没环境中。

公开(公告)号：US20120155598A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12969845

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Bruce J. Lentner ,  Michael S. Defilippis ,  Khaled M. Ewida ,  Robin D. Sprague ,  Luke A. Davis

Inventor： Bruce J. Lentner ,  Michael S. Defilippis ,  Khaled M. Ewida ,  Robin D. Sprague ,  Luke A. Davis

IPC: G21C15/25

CPC classification number: G21C15/25 ,  F22B1/143 ,  G01N1/14 ,  G21C17/017 ,  Y02E30/31

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing and/or reinforcing a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) jet pump riser pipe. The repair includes attaching two collars to the riser pipe using match drilling to drill holes through the collars and the riser pipe and plugging the holes with expandable plugs. Support columns are attached to the collars. Brace supports are slideably attached to the support columns. Gaps between each brace support and its respective collar are then narrowed as ratchet bolts may apply a force that pulls downward on an upper collar and pulls upward on a lower collar, thereby exerting a compression force on the riser pipe. A clamp assembly may also be located between the two collars that applies a hoop force on the riser pipe.

Abstract translation: 一种用于修复和/或加固沸水反应堆（BWR）喷射泵提升管的方法和装置。 修理包括使用匹配钻孔将两个套环连接到提升管，以穿过套环和提升管钻孔，并用可扩展插头堵塞孔。 支撑柱连接到项圈。 支撑支架可滑动地连接到支撑柱上。 然后，随着棘轮螺栓可以施加向上拉上一个上部轴环并在下部轴环上向上拉动，从而在提升管上施加压力，每个支撑支撑件及其相应套环之间的间隙变窄。 夹具组件也可以位于在提升管上施加环箍力的两个套环之间。

公开(公告)号：US08391437B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12482521

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Bruce J. Lentner ,  Michael S. DeFilippis

Inventor： Bruce J. Lentner ,  Michael S. DeFilippis

IPC: G21C15/00

CPC classification number: G21C15/25 ,  F04F5/54 ,  F16L3/1091 ,  G21C13/032 ,  G21C17/017 ,  G21C19/40 ,  Y02E30/40

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention takes the form of an apparatus or system that may reduce the level of vibration experienced by an inlet riser or other similar object within a reactor pressure vessel. An embodiment of the present invention may eliminate the need for welding the riser brace to the inlet riser. An embodiment of the present invention provides at least one riser brace clamp that generally clamps the riser brace to the inlet riser. After installation, the riser brace clamp may lower the amplitude of, and/or change the frequency of, the vibration experienced by the inlet riser.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例采用可以降低反应堆压力容器内的入口提升管或其它类似物体所经受的振动水平的装置或系统的形式。 本发明的一个实施例可以消除将立管支架焊接到入口立管的需要。 本发明的实施例提供了至少一个立管支架夹具，其通常将提升支架夹紧到入口立管。 安装后，立管支架夹可能会降低入口立管所产生的振动的振幅和/或改变振动频率。

公开(公告)号：US08170174B1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12482519

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Bruce J. Lentner ,  Michael S. DeFilippis

Inventor： Bruce J. Lentner ,  Michael S. DeFilippis

IPC: G21C15/00

CPC classification number: G21C15/25 ,  F16B2200/406 ,  G21C13/032 ,  Y02E30/40

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention takes the form of an apparatus or system that may reduce the level of vibration experienced by an inlet riser or other similar object within a reactor pressure vessel. An embodiment of the present invention may eliminate the need for welding the riser brace to the inlet riser. An embodiment of the present invention provides at least one riser brace clamp that generally clamps the riser brace to the inlet riser. After installation, the riser brace clamp may lower the amplitude of, and/or change the frequency of, the vibration experienced by the inlet riser.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例采用可以降低反应堆压力容器内的入口提升管或其它类似物体所经受的振动水平的装置或系统的形式。 本发明的一个实施例可以消除将立管支架焊接到入口立管的需要。 本发明的实施例提供了至少一个立管支架夹具，其通常将提升支架夹紧到入口立管。 安装后，立管支架夹可能会降低入口立管所产生的振动的振幅和/或改变频率。

公开(公告)号：US20110146597A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12640802

申请日：2009-12-17

Applicant: Michael S. DeFilippis ,  Bruce J. Lentner

Inventor： Michael S. DeFilippis ,  Bruce J. Lentner

IPC: F22B37/20

CPC classification number: F22B1/023 ,  F22B37/204

Abstract: An assembly for securing a riser brace to a riser pipe includes brackets configured to engage a yoke of the riser brace and clamp bands that are configured to extend around the riser pipe and connect to the brackets. The assembly also includes a connection that connects the assembly as a unit and is configured to adjust the tightness of the assembly around the riser pipe and riser brace.

Abstract translation: 用于将升降器支架固定到提升管的组件包括配置成接合提升管支架的轭和夹持带的支架，所述夹带被构造成围绕提升管延伸并连接到支架。 组件还包括将组件作为一个单元连接并被配置成调节组件围绕提升管和提升支架的紧密性的连接。

公开(公告)号：US09074922B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13709955

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: Yogeshwar Dayal ,  William Francis Splichal ,  Steven D. Sawyer ,  Eric Rankin Gardner ,  Bruce J. Lentner ,  Philip O. Eisermann

Inventor： Yogeshwar Dayal ,  William Francis Splichal ,  Steven D. Sawyer ,  Eric Rankin Gardner ,  Bruce J. Lentner ,  Philip O. Eisermann

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G01R27/08 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01R27/02

CPC classification number: G01F23/26 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01R27/02 ,  G01R27/26 ,  G01R27/2605

Abstract: A remote pulse TDR liquid level measurement system and method may include inserting a probe into a body of water. The probe has a probe/air interface, and the body of water includes an air/water interface. A narrow pulse is remotely transmitted to the probe via a coaxial cable. A first impedance mismatch is received from the probe/air interface in a form of a positive reflected pulse, and a second impedance mismatch is received from the air/water interface in a form of a negative reflected pulse. A time between the positive reflected pulse and the negative reflected pulse is calculated, and the time is converted to a distance, the distance being indicative of the water level.

Abstract translation: 远程脉冲TDR液位测量系统和方法可以包括将探针插入水体中。 探头具有探针/空气界面，水体包括空气/水界面。 窄脉冲通过同轴电缆远程传输到探头。 以正反射脉冲的形式从探头/空气接口接收到第一阻抗失配，并且以负反射脉冲的形式从空气/水界面接收第二阻抗失配。 计算正反射脉冲和负反射脉冲之间的时间，并将时间转换为距离，该距离指示水位。