Inclined fuel transfer system between containment vessel and fuel handling building
The inclined fuel transfer system for nuclear reactors addresses the complexity of conventional systems by using a gravity-assisted fuel transfer cart and reel control, reducing canal length and enhancing operational efficiency.
JP2026510596APending Publication Date: 2026-04-08WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025554093
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-03-15
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-08
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Conventional fuel transfer systems for nuclear reactors require long fuel transfer canals due to the need for pushers to move fuel assemblies between containment vessels and fuel handling buildings, which increases system complexity and space requirements.
Method used
An inclined fuel transfer system with a fuel transfer pipe positioned at an elevation angle, utilizing a fuel transfer cart that slides via gravity and a reel system to control cable tension, eliminating the need for pushers and reducing the length of the transfer canal.
Benefits of technology
The system minimizes the length of the fuel transfer canal and simplifies the track system, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing the risk of damage to fuel assemblies during transfer.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a fuel transfer system comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a fuel transfer pipe connecting the first housing and the second housing, wherein the fuel transfer pipe is positioned at an elevation angle. The fuel transfer system includes a fuel transfer cart configured to slide from the first housing to the second housing via the fuel transfer pipe.
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