US4061535A
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Industrial technique
Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1976-03-25
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-03-25
Abstract
Abstract An illustrative embodiment of the invention provides pressure relief valve means for the core support cylinder of a nuclear reactor vessel during a failure or accident of the nuclear reactor system. The valve means is responsive to differential pressure across the valve which in one direction sealably seats the valve plate against the valve body, and which, in the other direction opens the valve for pressure relief of the cylinder. Moreover, the valve means is provided with energy absorbing means which limit the impact load of an "explosively" opening valve on the reactor vessel wall.
Inventors
- 👤 John Howard Nolan
- 👤 Donald Lawrence Goddard
- 👤 Barrett John Short
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:44
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K47/00; G; G21; G21C; G21C9/00; G21C9/004; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7837; Y10T137/785; Y10T137/7898; Y10T137/7903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An energy absorbing pressure relief valve for a core support cylinder of a nuclear reactor comprising a valve body for fluid flow therethrough having portions defining a fluid passageway, hinge means attached to the body, a plate suspended from the hinge means in sealing engagement with the passageway, an energy absorbing deformable member mounted on the plate and extending outwardly therefrom, the deformable member including a partially annular column open at its outwardly extending end and orifice means through the walls of said annular column.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An energy absorbing pressure relief valve for a core support cylinder of a nuclear reactor comprising a valve body for fluid flow therethrough having portions defining a fluid passageway, hinge means attached to the body, a plate suspended from the hinge means in sealing engagement with the passageway, an energy absorbing deformable member mounted on the plate and extending outwardly therefrom, the deformable member including a partially annular column open at its outwardly extending end and orifice means through the walls of said annular column.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An energy absorbing valve according to claim 1 wherein said hinge means includes an energy absorbing strap supporting said plate allowing rotational movement of said plate with respect to said passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An energy absorbing valve according to claim 1 wherein said annular column further includes orifice means through the walls of the column to establish fluid communication between the interior portion of the annular column and said fluid passageway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
A vent assembly for a core support cylinder of a nuclear reactor pressure vessel comprising a valve body attached to the cylinder having portions defining a fluid flow passageway through the cylinder, hinge means attached to the body, a valve plate suspended from the hinge means in sealing engagement with the body portions defining the passageway and rotatable outwardly from the cylinder, an energy absorbing deformable member mounted on the plate and extending outwardly from the cylinder, the deformable member including a partially annular column open at its outwardly extending end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
A vent assembly for a core support cylinder of a nuclear reactor pressure vessel comprising a valve body attached to the cylinder having portions defining a fluid flow passageway through the cylinder, hinge means attached to the body, a valve plate suspended from the hinge means in sealing engagement with the body portions defining the passageway and rotatable outwardly from the cylinder, an energy absorbing deformable member mounted on the plate and extending outwardly from the cylinder, the deformable member including a partially annular column open at its outwardly extending end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vent assembly according to claim 1 wherein said annular column includes orifice means through the walls of the column for fluid communication between the interior and exterior of said annular column.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A vent assembly according to claim 5 wherein said hinge means includes an energy absorbing strap.
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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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |