公开(公告)号：WO2013165526A3

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：PCT/US2013026464

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP INC

Inventor： DESANTIS PAUL K ,  KLUSH ANDREW D

IPC: F16B39/02

CPC classification number: G21C7/12 ,  F16B39/108 ,  G21C13/02 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: A threaded fastener includes a head, a threaded shank extending from a bottom face of the head along a longitudinal axis of the fastener, and an annular flange oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis and surrounding the bottom face of the head. A surface has a receiving hole in which the shank of the threaded fastener is disposed with the bottom face of the head contacting the surface. The surface further has a crimping recess spaced apart from the receiving hole. A portion of the annular flange overlaps and is deformed into the crimping recess. The fastener may be a screw or bolt. In the case of a bolt, a nut engages the distal end of the threaded shank. The nut also includes an annular flange that is deformed into a crimping recess on a surface proximate to the nut.

Abstract translation: 螺纹紧固件包括头部，沿着紧固件的纵向轴线从头部的底面延伸的螺纹柄，以及横向于纵向轴线并围绕头部的底面的环形凸缘。 表面具有容纳孔，螺纹紧固件的柄部设置成与头部的底面接触表面。 表面还具有与接收孔间隔开的压接凹部。 环形凸缘的一部分与压接凹部重叠并变形。 紧固件可以是螺钉或螺栓。 在螺栓的情况下，螺母接合螺纹柄的远端。 螺母还包括环形凸缘，其变形成靠近螺母的表面上的压接凹部。

公开(公告)号：WO2012047473A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/051686

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR ENERGY, INC. ,  BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. ,  SHARGOTS, Scott, J. ,  DESANTIS, Paul, K. ,  MCLAUGHLIN, John, P. ,  ALES, Mathew, W.

Inventor： SHARGOTS, Scott, J. ,  DESANTIS, Paul, K. ,  MCLAUGHLIN, John, P. ,  ALES, Mathew, W.

IPC: G21C7/36

CPC classification number: G21C7/14 ,  G21C7/10 ,  G21C7/117 ,  G21C7/12 ,  G21C7/20 ,  G21Y2002/30 ,  G21Y2002/302 ,  G21Y2004/30 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: A nuclear reactor includes a pressure vessel, and a control rod assembly including at least one movable control rod comprising a neutron absorbing material, a control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) for controlling movement of the at least one control rod, and a coupling operatively connecting the at least one control rod and the CRDM. The coupling includes a first portion comprising a first material having a first density at room temperature, and a second portion comprising a second material having a second density at room temperature that is greater than the first density. In some embodiments the coupling includes a connecting rod including a hollow or partially hollow connecting rod tube comprising a first material having a first density and a filler disposed in the hollow or partially hollow connecting rod tube, the filler comprising a second material having a second density greater than the first density.

Abstract translation: 核反应堆包括压力容器和包括至少一个包括中子吸收材料的可移动控制棒的控制杆组件，用于控制至少一个控制棒的运动的控制棒驱动机构（CRDM）和可操作地连接 所述至少一个控制杆和所述CRDM。 联接器包括第一部分，其包括在室温下具有第一密度的第一材料，第二部分包括在室温下具有大于第一密度的第二密度的第二材料。 在一些实施例中，联接器包括连杆，该连杆包括中空或部分中空的连杆管，其包括具有第一密度的第一材料和设置在中空或部分中空的连杆管中的填料，填料包括具有第二密度 大于第一密度。

公开(公告)号：WO2014149426A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/018306

申请日：2014-02-25

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. ,  BABCOCK & WILCOX MPOWER, INC.

Inventor： DODD, Christopher, D. ,  DESANTIS, Paul, K. ,  STAMBAUGH, Kevin, J. ,  MACKOVJAK, Allan, R. ,  MCLAUGHLIN, John, P. ,  GOODYEAR, Brett, T. ,  EDWARDS, Michael, J. ,  ALES, Matthew, W.

IPC: G21C7/06

CPC classification number: G21C7/14 ,  G21C7/117 ,  G21C9/02 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: A control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) configured to latch onto the lifting rod of a control rod assembly and including separate latch engagement and latch holding mechanisms. A CRDM configured to latch onto the lifting rod of a control rod assembly and including a four-bar linkage closing the latch, wherein the four-bar linkage biases the latch closed under force of gravity.

公开(公告)号：WO2013184181A3

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：PCT/US2013026471

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP INC

Inventor： GOODYEAR BRETT T ,  DODD CHRISTOPHER D

IPC: G21C17/12

CPC classification number: G21C17/12 ,  G01D5/04 ,  G01D5/2033 ,  G21C7/12 ,  G21Y2002/204 ,  G21Y2004/30 ,  H02K35/02 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: A cam is immersed in water at an elevated temperature and/or pressure. A reciprocating cam follower also immersed in the water contacts a surface of the cam. The cam follower includes a permanent magnet. An electrically conductive coil is magnetically coupled with the permanent magnet such that movement of the cam follower induces an electrical signal in the electrically conductive coil. A sealed housing also immersed in the water contains the electrically conductive coil and seals it from contact with the water. Leads of the coil are electrically accessible from outside the sealed housing and from outside the water. Alternatively, the cam includes magnetic inserts, the cam follower is replaced by a sensor arm of magnetic material, and the sensor arm and/or the inserts are magnetized whereby rotation of the rotary element causes time modulation of the magnetic coupling and induces coil voltage.

Abstract translation: 凸轮在升高的温度和/或压力下浸入水中。 还浸在水中的往复式凸轮从动件与凸轮的表面接触。 凸轮从动件包括永磁体。 导电线圈与永磁体磁耦合，使得凸轮从动件的运动在导电线圈中引起电信号。 也浸没在水中的密封壳体包含导电线圈并将其密封以防止与水接触。 线圈的引线可从密封外壳的外部和从水外部电接触。 或者，凸轮包括磁性插入件，凸轮从动件由磁性材料的传感器臂代替，并且传感器臂和/或插入件被磁化，由此旋转元件的旋转引起磁耦合的时间调制并且引起线圈电压。

公开(公告)号：WO2013184181A2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2013/026471

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP, INC.

Inventor： GOODYEAR, Brett, T. ,  DODD, Christopher, D.

IPC: H02K35/02

CPC classification number: G21C17/12 ,  G01D5/04 ,  G01D5/2033 ,  G21C7/12 ,  G21Y2002/204 ,  G21Y2004/30 ,  H02K35/02 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: A cam is immersed in water at an elevated temperature and/or pressure. A reciprocating cam follower also immersed in the water contacts a surface of the cam. The cam follower includes a permanent magnet. An electrically conductive coil is magnetically coupled with the permanent magnet such that movement of the cam follower induces an electrical signal in the electrically conductive coil. A sealed housing also immersed in the water contains the electrically conductive coil and seals it from contact with the water. Leads of the coil are electrically accessible from outside the sealed housing and from outside the water. Alternatively, the cam includes magnetic inserts, the cam follower is replaced by a sensor arm of magnetic material, and the sensor arm and/or the inserts are magnetized whereby rotation of the rotary element causes time modulation of the magnetic coupling and induces coil voltage.

Abstract translation: 凸轮在升高的温度和/或压力下浸入水中。 还浸在水中的往复式凸轮从动件与凸轮的表面接触。 凸轮从动件包括永磁体。 导电线圈与永磁体磁耦合，使得凸轮从动件的运动在导电线圈中引起电信号。 也浸没在水中的密封壳体包含导电线圈并将其密封以防止与水接触。 线圈的引线可从密封外壳的外部和从水外部电接触。 或者，凸轮包括磁性插入件，凸轮从动件由磁性材料的传感器臂代替，并且传感器臂和/或插入件被磁化，由此旋转元件的旋转引起磁耦合的时间调制并且引起线圈电压。

公开(公告)号：WO2013165526A2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：PCT/US2013/026464

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP, INC.

Inventor： DeSANTIS, Paul, K. ,  KLUSH, Andrew, D.

IPC: F16B39/02

CPC classification number: G21C7/12 ,  F16B39/108 ,  G21C13/02 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: A threaded fastener includes a head, a threaded shank extending from a bottom face of the head along a longitudinal axis of the fastener, and an annular flange oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis and surrounding the bottom face of the head. A surface has a receiving hole in which the shank of the threaded fastener is disposed with the bottom face of the head contacting the surface. The surface further has a crimping recess spaced apart from the receiving hole. A portion of the annular flange overlaps and is deformed into the crimping recess. The fastener may be a screw or bolt. In the case of a bolt, a nut engages the distal end of the threaded shank. The nut also includes an annular flange that is deformed into a crimping recess on a surface proximate to the nut.

Abstract translation: 螺纹紧固件包括头部，沿着紧固件的纵向轴线从头部的底面延伸的螺纹柄，以及横向于纵向轴线并围绕头部的底面的环形凸缘。 表面具有容纳孔，螺纹紧固件的柄部设置成与头部的底面接触表面。 表面还具有与接收孔间隔开的压接凹部。 环形凸缘的一部分与压接凹部重叠并变形。 紧固件可以是螺钉或螺栓。 在螺栓的情况下，螺母接合螺纹柄的远端。 螺母还包括环形凸缘，其变形成靠近螺母的表面上的压接凹部。

公开(公告)号：WO2011112595A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：PCT/US2011/027570

申请日：2011-03-08

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. ,  DESANTIS, Paul, K.

Inventor： DESANTIS, Paul, K.

IPC: G21C7/10

CPC classification number: G21C7/14 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: A control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) comprises a lead screw, a motor threadedly coupled with the lead screw to linearly drive the lead screw in an insertion direction or an opposite withdrawal direction, a latch assembly secured with the lead screw and configured to (i) latch to a connecting rod and to (ii) unlatch from the connecting rod, the connecting rod being free to move in the insertion direction when unlatched, and a release mechanism configured to selectively unlatch the latch assembly from the connecting rod.

Abstract translation: 控制棒驱动机构（CRDM）包括导螺杆，与导螺杆螺纹连接的马达，以沿插入方向或相反的撤出方向线性驱动导螺杆;锁定组件，其与导螺杆固定并配置成（i ）闩锁到连杆，并且（ii）从连杆脱开，连接杆在未锁定时自由地沿插入方向移动;以及释放机构，其构造成选择性地将闩锁组件从连接杆上松开。

公开(公告)号：WO2013016000A3

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2012046382

申请日：2012-07-12

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP INC ,  GOODYEAR BRETT T ,  EMOND ROBERT W ,  YEADON WILLIAM H

Inventor： GOODYEAR BRETT T ,  EMOND ROBERT W ,  YEADON WILLIAM H

IPC: G21C7/06

CPC classification number: H02K3/18 ,  G21C7/12 ,  G21C15/24 ,  H01F5/02 ,  H01F2005/025 ,  H02K3/522 ,  H02K2203/12 ,  Y02E30/39 ,  Y10T29/49071

Abstract: An electromagnet comprises a plurality of nested freestanding electrically insulating former layers, and electrically conductive wire wrapped around the outsides of the freestanding electrically insulating former layers to define a multilayer electrical coil in which adjacent layers of the multilayer electrical coil are spaced apart by intervening freestanding electrically insulating former layers. Electrically energizing the multilayer electrical coil generates a magnetic field inside the multilayer electrical coil. In some embodiments the electrically conductive wire is bare wire not having electrical insulation. In some embodiments the former layers comprise a ceramic material. In some such embodiments the electromagnet further comprises a ferromagnetic core disposed inside the multilayer electrical coil. An electric motor employing such an electromagnet as a stator pole is also disclosed. Control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) and coolant pump embodiments are also disclosed employing such a motor, for use in a nuclear reactor.

Abstract translation: 电磁体包括多个嵌套的独立电绝缘成层，以及缠绕在独立电绝缘成层的外侧的导电线，以限定多层电线圈，其中多层电线圈的相邻层通过中间形成的独立式电绝缘层间隔开 绝缘层。 多层电线圈的电通电在多层电线圈内产生磁场。 在一些实施例中，导电线是不具有电绝缘的裸线。 在一些实施例中，前一层包括陶瓷材料。 在一些这样的实施例中，电磁体还包括设置在多层电线圈内的铁磁芯。 还公开了使用这种电磁体作为定子极的电动机。 还公开了控制杆驱动机构（CRDM）和冷却剂泵实施例，其使用这种用于核反应堆的电动机。

公开(公告)号：WO2013173322A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：PCT/US2013/040928

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP, INC.

Inventor： MCANINCH, Michael, D. ,  ROOT, Jeffrey, J.

IPC: G01T1/29

CPC classification number: G01T1/2921 ,  B23K15/0026 ,  H01J37/244 ,  H01J2237/24405 ,  H01J2237/24507 ,  H01J2237/3104

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of sensors for beam imaging and, in particular, to a new and useful beam imaging sensor for use in determining, for example, the power density distribution of a beam including, but not limited to, an electron beam or an ion beam. In one embodiment, the beam imaging sensor of the present invention comprises, among other items, a circumferential slit that is either circular, elliptical or polygonal in nature.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于光束成像的传感器领域，特别涉及用于确定例如包括但不限于电子的光束的功率密度分布的新型和有用的光束成像传感器领域 光束或离子束。 在一个实施例中，本发明的光束成像传感器除了别的以外还包括圆形，椭圆形或多边形的圆周狭缝。

公开(公告)号：WO2014149343A8

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/017482

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: BABCOCK & WILCOX NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. ,  BABCOCK & WILCOX MPOWER, INC.

Inventor： DODD, Christopher, D ,  DESANTIS, Paul, K ,  STAMBAUGH, Kevin, J ,  MACKOVJAK, Allan, R ,  MCLAUGHLIN, John, P ,  GOODYEAR, Brett, T ,  EDWARDS, Michael, J ,  ALES, Matthew, W

IPC: G21C7/12

Abstract: A control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) configured to latch onto the lifting rod of a control rod assembly and including separate latch engagement and latch holding mechanisms. A CRDM configured to latch onto the lifting rod of a control rod assembly and including a four-bar linkage closing the latch, wherein the four-bar linkage biases the latch closed under force of gravity.

Abstract translation: 控制杆驱动机构（CRDM）被构造成闩锁在控制杆组件的升降杆上并且包括单独的闩锁接合和闩锁保持机构。 一种CRDM，其被构造成闩锁在控制杆组件的升降杆上并包括闭合闩锁的四杆连杆，其中四杆连杆机构在重力作用下偏压闩锁。