Lower nozzle for use in nuclear fuel assembly
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Sep 12, 2017
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Mar 6, 2014
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May 11, 2012
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May 20, 2011
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Abstract
A lower nozzle for use in a nuclear fuel assembly provided. The lower nozzle is of the type having an axis and comprising a transverse lower tie plate for channeling the coolant through the lower tie plate and a tubular skirt extending axially from the periphery of the lower tie plate, the skirt delimiting an axial housing closed at one end by the lower tie plate and open at the opposite end, a debris filter configured for axial insertion in the housing and snap-fit springs for retaining the debris filter in the housing after insertion. The springs are configured to shift the debris filter axially towards the lower tie plate.
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- G21C Class
- 228 Applications Filed
- 214 Patents Issued To-Date
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