HOWARD S JENKINS
Engineers in Murrysville, PA

License number
Pennsylvania PE004278E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Murrysville, PA 15668

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Valve Support Arrangement For Pressurizer In A Nuclear Power Plant

US Patent:
4426350, Jan 17, 1984
Filed:
Jan 29, 1981
Appl. No.:
6/229363
Inventors:
Martin J. Zegar - N. Huntingdon PA
Nicholas W. Kish - Munhall PA
Edward J. Rusnica - Greensburg PA
Howard S. Jenkins - Murrysville PA
Stephen J. Sarver - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
Westinghouse Electric Corp. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
G21C 900
US Classification:
376283
Abstract:
A modularly constructable support arrangement is provided for pressurizer safety and relief valves in a nuclear power plant. A common header is supported by four sets of columnar legs which are secured to pressurizer vessel side wall lugs. The safety and relief valves are securely disposed and connected through short pipe runs to discharge steam into the header.