RAMAN G PATEL
Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE015250E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Professional information
Lower Reactor Internals Up-Ending Device
US Patent:
6266386, Jul 24, 2001
Filed:
Oct 13, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/417350
Inventors:
Raman G. Patel - Pittsburgh PA
Robert E. Meuschke - Monroeville PA
Moshe A. Mahlab - Pittsburgh PA
David E. Boyle - Pittsburgh PA
Robert E. Meuschke - Monroeville PA
Moshe A. Mahlab - Pittsburgh PA
David E. Boyle - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
G21C 1902, G21C 1920
US Classification:
376260
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are provided for inverting the lower internal assembly of a nuclear reactor. The apparatus includes a frame which is sized to receive the lower internal assembly. The frame supports the lower internal assembly as it is being inverted. The apparatus also includes a spider assembly which fits within the lower internal assembly and provides support for a baffle assembly located therein. The method includes the steps of removing the lower internal assembly from a reactor vessel and rotating the lower internal assembly prior to performing maintenance.