US3117422A
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Steam-operated power plant including nuclear reactor
Assignee: Rolls Royce PLC
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Filing: 1961-01-05
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1981-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bauer Stefan George
- 👤 Kendon Martin Heness
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:08
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K3/00; F01K3/18; F01K3/26; G; G21; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/04; G21D5/06; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A STEAM-OPERATED POWER PLANT COMPRISING (A) A NUCLEAR REACTOR AS A HEAT SOURCE, (B) DRIVING MEANS DELIVERING COOLANT TO SAID NUCLEAR REACTOR, THE COOLANT LEAVING THE REACTOR AS STEAM, (C) A PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING (C1) MEANS DEFINING A FIRST FLOW PATH THEREIN (C2) AND MEANS DEFINING A SECOND FLOW PATH THEREIN, STEAM FLOWING FROM SAID NUCLEAR REACTOR BEING PASSED ALONG SAID FIRST FLOW PATH, (D) CONTACT WASHING EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO RECEIVE STEAM FLOWNG FROM SAID FIRST FLOW PATH AND INCLUDING MEANS DELIVERING WASHING WATER, SAID CONTACT WASHING EQUIPMENT DELIVERING WASHED STEAM TO SAID MEANS DEFINING SAID SECOND FLOW PATH WHEREBY STEAM FLOWING IN SAID SECOND FLOW PATH IS REHEATED BY STEAM FLOWING IN SAID FIRST FLOW PATH, AND (E) A STEAM TURBINE CONNECTED TO RECEIVE STEAM FLOWING FROM SAID SECOND FLOW PATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A STEAM-OPERATED POWER PLANT COMPRISING (A) A NUCLEAR REACTOR AS A HEAT SOURCE, (B) DRIVING MEANS DELIVERING COOLANT TO SAID NUCLEAR REACTOR, THE COOLANT LEAVING THE REACTOR AS STEAM, (C) A PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING (C1) MEANS DEFINING A FIRST FLOW PATH THEREIN (C2) AND MEANS DEFINING A SECOND FLOW PATH THEREIN, STEAM FLOWING FROM SAID NUCLEAR REACTOR BEING PASSED ALONG SAID FIRST FLOW PATH, (D) CONTACT WASHING EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO RECEIVE STEAM FLOWNG FROM SAID FIRST FLOW PATH AND INCLUDING MEANS DELIVERING WASHING WATER, SAID CONTACT WASHING EQUIPMENT DELIVERING WASHED STEAM TO SAID MEANS DEFINING SAID SECOND FLOW PATH WHEREBY STEAM FLOWING IN SAID SECOND FLOW PATH IS REHEATED BY STEAM FLOWING IN SAID FIRST FLOW PATH, AND (E) A STEAM TURBINE CONNECTED TO RECEIVE STEAM FLOWING FROM SAID SECOND FLOW PATH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |