US3607635A
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Nuclear reactor with variable flow steam circulator
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1968-04-10
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1988-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A steam cooled nuclear reactor power plant having an improved thermopresser capable of part load operation. In a steam thermopresser in which water droplets are injected into flowing superheated steam, a system is provided by which waterflow can be decreased as steam flow decreases, while maintaining an optimum thermopresser throat configuration at any flow rate.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles C Ripley
- 👤 Gerald L O'neill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:59
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04F; F04F5/00; F04F5/42; F04F5/44; F04F5/46; F04F5/461; F04F5/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
The powerplant of claim 1 wherein said thermopresser includes means for feeding water at a constant rate to spray nozzles on the inner side of said manifold and means for feeding water to spray nozzles on the outer side of said manifold at a variable rate in proportion to superheated steam flow through said thermopressor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |