Nuclear steam generator support and alignment structure
AssigneeWestinghouse Electric Corp.
InventorsRaman (Rajoo) G. Patel, Daniel L. Walters, Arthur W. Francis, Christopher F. Herleman, Douglas E. Ekeroth, Matthew M. Rohr, Abby L. Stemler
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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.
Claims23
A nuclear steam generator support and alignment structure for supporting a steam generator from a floor or an internal wall of a nuclear containment comprising;
- a substantially rigid support fixture extending from the floor or internal wall of the nuclear containment and attached to at least two sides of the steam generator to freely support the steam generator, the substantially rigid support fixture including;
- a base resting on the floor or internal wall;
- a support section coupled to at least a portion of a circumference of a side of the steam generator;
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- means for raising, lowering or rotating the support section relative to the base with the steam generator secured within the support section.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.