公开(公告)号：US20120315496A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13154702

申请日：2011-06-07

申请人： Young Jin Kim ,  Anthony Yu-Chung Ku ,  Rebecca Christine Malish ,  Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Lauraine Denault ,  Anthony Thomas Barbuto ,  Catherine Procik Dulka ,  Patrick Daniel Willson ,  Peter Louis Andresen

发明人： Young Jin Kim ,  Anthony Yu-Chung Ku ,  Rebecca Christine Malish ,  Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Lauraine Denault ,  Anthony Thomas Barbuto ,  Catherine Procik Dulka ,  Patrick Daniel Willson ,  Peter Louis Andresen

IPC分类号： B05D3/02 ,  B32B15/04 ,  B82Y30/00

CPC分类号： C23C18/1216 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C23C18/1241 ,  C23C18/125 ,  C23C18/127 ,  C23C18/1283 ,  G21F9/001

摘要： A method of forming an oxide coating for reducing the accumulation of radioactive species on a metallic surface exposed to fluids containing charged particles is disclosed. The method includes preparing an aqueous colloidal suspension containing about 0.5 to about 35 weight percent of nanoparticles that contain at least one of titania and zirconia, and about 0.1% to about 10% 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetic acid (C7H14O5) or polyfluorosufonic acid in water, depositing the aqueous colloidal suspension on the metallic surface, drying the aqueous colloidal suspension to form a green coating, and then heating the green coating to a temperature of up to 500° C. to densify the green coating to form an oxide coating having a zeta potential less than or equal to the electrical polarity of the charged particles so as to minimize deposition of the charged particles on the metallic surface. The nanoparticles have a diameter of up to about 200 nanometers.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种形成用于减少放射性物质在暴露于含有带电粒子的流体的金属表面上的积聚的氧化物涂层的方法。 该方法包括制备含有约0.5至约35重量％的含有二氧化钛和氧化锆中的至少一种的纳米颗粒和约0.1％至约10％的2- [2-（2-甲氧基乙氧基）乙氧基]乙酸的水性胶体悬浮液 （C7H14O5）或多氟代磺酸在水中，将水性胶体悬浮液沉积在金属表面上，干燥水性胶体悬浮液以形成绿色涂层，然后将绿色涂层加热至高达500℃的温度，以使绿色 涂覆以形成具有小于或等于带电粒子的电极性的ζ电位的氧化物涂层，以便最小化带电粒子在金属表面上的沉积。 纳米颗粒的直径可达200​​纳米。

公开(公告)号：US20100074389A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12232853

申请日：2008-09-25

申请人： Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Juan Alberto Varela ,  Luong Cam Tran

发明人： Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Juan Alberto Varela ,  Luong Cam Tran

IPC分类号： G21C9/00 ,  B67C11/00 ,  B01D15/36

CPC分类号： G21C19/307 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F2101/006 ,  C02F2103/023 ,  C02F2303/08

摘要： Provided is a replacement basket configured to house a pellet bed through which fluid may pass. The flow direction of the fluid prevents the bed of pellets from fluidizing within the replacement basket. Provided also is a system using the replacement basket and a method of providing pellets in the replacement basket. According to example embodiments, a replacement basket may include a top surface portion, a bottom, and at least one vertical wall with a hole. The hole is configured to allow a flow of fluid to enter the replacement basket. A plenum, below the pellet bed, may allow a flow of fluid to proceed through the pellet bed in a downward direction. A central pipe may be provided in the replacement basket to allow the flow of fluid in the basket to exit the replacement basket.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种替换篮，其配置成容纳流体可以通过的颗粒床。 流体的流动方向防止颗粒床在替换篮内流体化。 还提供了使用替换篮的系统和在替换篮中提供丸粒的方法。 根据示例性实施例，替换篮可以包括顶表面部分，底部和至少一个具有孔的垂直壁。 孔构造成允许流体流进入替换篮。 在颗粒床下方的集气室可允许流体沿着向下的方向进行通过颗粒床。 中间管可以设置在替换篮中以允许篮中的流体流动离开替换篮。

公开(公告)号：US08424395B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US11976005

申请日：2007-10-19

申请人： Russell Seeman ,  Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Thanh Tu

发明人： Russell Seeman ,  Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Thanh Tu

IPC分类号： G01N1/12

CPC分类号： C23F11/18 ,  G21C17/00 ,  G21Y2002/502 ,  G21Y2004/40

摘要： In a method of monitoring deposition of a noble metal in an intergranular stress corrosion crack (IGSCC) in a metal reactor shroud wall of a nuclear reactor, a metal sample may be placed at a location within near an inner surface of the metal reactor shroud wall. The sample may be submerged below a water line in the reactor and includes at least one thermal fatigue crack. The sample is maintained at the location for a given duration, and a given amount of the noble metal is added into the reactor water while the sample is maintained at the location. The sample is then removed. In an example, a surface crevice deposition monitor for a reactor includes a flow conditioner arranged between a securing mechanism and an anchor, and at least one sample holder connected between the securing mechanism and flow conditioner.

摘要翻译： 在一种监测贵金属在核反应堆的金属反应器护罩壁中的晶间应力腐蚀裂纹（IGSCC）中沉积的方法中，金属样品可以放置在金属反应器护罩壁的内表面附近 。 样品可以浸没在反应器内的水线下方并且包括至少一个热疲劳裂纹。 将样品保持在该位置持续给定的持续时间，并且将一定量的贵金属加入到反应器水中，同时将样品保持在该位置。 然后取出样品。 在一个实例中，用于反应器的表面缝隙沉积监测器包括布置在固定机构和锚固件之间的流动调节器以及连接在固定机构和流动调节器之间的至少一个样品保持器。

公开(公告)号：US20070289368A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11453808

申请日：2006-06-16

申请人： Russell Seeman ,  Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Thanh Tu

发明人： Russell Seeman ,  Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Thanh Tu

IPC分类号： G21C17/00 ,  G01N17/04

CPC分类号： C23F11/18 ,  G21C17/00 ,  G21Y2002/502 ,  G21Y2004/40

摘要： In a method of monitoring deposition of a noble metal in an intergranular stress corrosion crack (IGSCC) in a metal reactor shroud wall of a nuclear reactor, a metal sample may be placed at a location within near an inner surface of the metal reactor shroud wall. The sample may be submerged below a water line in the reactor and includes at least one thermal fatigue crack. The sample is maintained at the location for a given duration, and a given amount of the noble metal is added into the reactor water while the sample is maintained at the location. The sample is then removed. In an example, a surface crevice deposition monitor for a reactor includes a flow conditioner arranged between a top guide clamp and an anchor clamp, and at least one sample holder connected between the top guide clamp and flow conditioner.

摘要翻译： 在一种监测贵金属在核反应堆的金属反应器护罩壁中的晶间应力腐蚀裂纹（IGSCC）中沉积的方法中，金属样品可以放置在金属反应器护罩壁的内表面附近 。 样品可以浸没在反应器内的水线下方并且包括至少一个热疲劳裂纹。 将样品保持在该位置持续给定的持续时间，并且将一定量的贵金属加入到反应器水中，同时将样品保持在该位置。 然后取出样品。 在一个示例中，用于反应器的表面缝隙沉积监测器包括布置在顶部引导夹具和锚固夹具之间的流动调节器，以及连接在顶部引导夹具和流动调节器之间的至少一个样品保持器。

公开(公告)号：US09761336B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US13722182

申请日：2012-12-20

申请人： Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Russell Alexander Seeman

发明人： Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Russell Alexander Seeman

IPC分类号： G21C19/28 ,  F16L41/08 ,  B05B1/24 ,  B05B1/28 ,  G21C17/022

CPC分类号： G21C19/28 ,  B05B1/24 ,  B05B1/28 ,  F16L41/082 ,  G21C17/0225

摘要： An insulated solution injector may include an outer tube and an inner tube arranged within the outer tube. The outer tube and the inner tube may define an annular space therebetween, and the inner tube may define a solution space within. The annular space may be configured so as to insulate the solution within the solution space. As a result, the solution may be kept to a temperature below its decomposition temperature prior to injection. Accordingly, the decomposition of the solution and the resulting deposition of its constituents within the solution space may be reduced or prevented, thereby decreasing or precluding the occurrence of a blockage.

公开(公告)号：US20120103908A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13340749

申请日：2011-12-30

申请人： Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Juan Alberto Varela ,  Luong Cam Tran

发明人： Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Juan Alberto Varela ,  Luong Cam Tran

IPC分类号： B01D15/00

CPC分类号： G21C19/307 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F2101/006 ,  C02F2103/023 ,  C02F2303/08

摘要： Provided is a replacement basket configured to house a pellet bed through which fluid may pass. The flow direction of the fluid prevents the bed of pellets from fluidizing within the replacement basket. Provided also is a system using the replacement basket and a method of providing pellets in the replacement basket. According to example embodiments, a replacement basket may include a top surface portion, a bottom, and at least one vertical wall with a hole. The hole is configured to allow a flow of fluid to enter the replacement basket. A plenum, below the pellet bed, may allow a flow of fluid to proceed through the pellet bed in a downward direction. A central pipe may be provided in the replacement basket to allow the flow of fluid in the basket to exit the replacement basket.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种替换篮，其配置成容纳流体可以通过的颗粒床。 流体的流动方向防止颗粒床在替换篮内流体化。 还提供了使用替换篮的系统和在替换篮中提供丸粒的方法。 根据示例性实施例，替换篮可以包括顶表面部分，底部和至少一个具有孔的垂直壁。 孔构造成允许流体流进入替换篮。 在颗粒床下方的集气室可允许流体沿着向下的方向进行通过颗粒床。 中间管可以设置在替换篮中以允许篮中的流体流动离开替换篮。

公开(公告)号：US07430902B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-07

申请号：US11453808

申请日：2006-06-16

申请人： Russell Seeman ,  Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Thanh Tu

发明人： Russell Seeman ,  Thomas Alfred Caine ,  Thanh Tu

IPC分类号： G01N19/04

CPC分类号： C23F11/18 ,  G21C17/00 ,  G21Y2002/502 ,  G21Y2004/40

摘要： In a method of monitoring deposition of a noble metal in an intergranular stress corrosion crack (IGSCC) in a metal reactor shroud wall of a nuclear reactor, a metal sample may be placed at a location within near an inner surface of the metal reactor shroud wall. The sample may be submerged below a water line in the reactor and includes at least one thermal fatigue crack. The sample is maintained at the location for a given duration, and a given amount of the noble metal is added into the reactor water while the sample is maintained at the location. The sample is then removed. In an example, a surface crevice deposition monitor for a reactor includes a flow conditioner arranged between a top guide clamp and an anchor clamp, and at least one sample holder connected between the top guide clamp and flow conditioner.

摘要翻译： 在一种监测贵金属在核反应堆的金属反应器护罩壁中的晶间应力腐蚀裂纹（IGSCC）中沉积的方法中，金属样品可以放置在金属反应器护罩壁的内表面附近 。 样品可以浸没在反应器内的水线下方并且包括至少一个热疲劳裂纹。 将样品保持在该位置持续给定的持续时间，并且将一定量的贵金属加入到反应器水中，同时将样品保持在该位置。 然后取出样品。 在一个示例中，用于反应器的表面缝隙沉积监测器包括布置在顶部引导夹具和锚固夹具之间的流动调节器，以及连接在顶部引导夹具和流动调节器之间的至少一个样品保持器。

公开(公告)号：US5682409A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-28

申请号：US689957

申请日：1996-08-16

申请人： Thomas Alfred Caine

发明人： Thomas Alfred Caine

IPC分类号： G21C17/00

CPC分类号： G21C17/00 ,  G21Y2002/304 ,  G21Y2002/502 ,  G21Y2004/30 ,  G21Y2004/501

摘要： An apparatus for carrying out a surveillance program to monitor the neutron fluence and its effect on vessel materials at a position in the annular space between the pressure vessel and core shroud of a boiling water reactor for the purpose of monitoring vessel embrittlement. The apparatus includes an offset capsule holder assembly which fits in an existing capsule holder attached to the inner surface of the pressure vessel wall. The offset capsule holder assembly positions a new capsule holder radially closer to the core, by an amount determined by neutron transport calculations. The new capsule holder is geometrically identical to the original, or a "replacement in kind", allowing the original surveillance capsules to be immediately reinstalled. With the water moderator in the downcomer annulus, the fluence rate increases significantly when the surveillance capsule is moved radially inward from the pressure vessel inside surface toward the core.

摘要翻译： 为了监测容器脆化的目的，用于执行监视程序以监测中子能量密度及其对容器材料在沸水反应堆的压力容器和芯护罩之间的环形空间中的位置的影响。 该装置包括偏置胶囊保持器组件，其配合在附接到压力容器壁的内表面的现有胶囊保持器中。 偏移胶囊保持器组件将新的胶囊保持器径向地更靠近磁芯，由中子传输计算确定的量。 新的胶囊座与原件几何相同，或“实物更换”，允许立即重新安装原始的监视胶囊。 随着降液管环中的水调节剂，当监视胶囊从压力容器内表面向内径向内移动时，注量率显着增加。