DANIEL NICHOLAS WALTERS
Engineering in Monroeville, PA

License number
Pennsylvania ET016208
Category
Engineers
Type
Engineer in Training
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Address
Monroeville, PA 15146

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Nuclear Steam Generator Support And Alignment Structure

US Patent:
2012022, Sep 6, 2012
Filed:
Aug 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/204091
Inventors:
Raman (Rajoo) G. Patel - Pittsburgh PA, US
Daniel L. Walters - Monroeville PA, US
Arthur W. Francis - Cranberry PA, US
Christopher F. Herleman - Coraopolis PA, US
Douglas E. Ekeroth - Delmont PA, US
Matthew M. Rohr - Belle Vernon PA, US
Abby L. Stemler - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC. - Cranberry Township PA
International Classification:
G21C 19/00
US Classification:
376260
Abstract:
A nuclear steam generator support and alignment system that supports the entire weight of a nuclear steam generator on the walls of the shielding compartment in which the steam generator is designed to operate within. The support includes hydraulic positioners that can raise, lower, rotate and tilt the steam generator to align the steam generator with reactor coolant piping to which it is to be connected.