System for assembling or disassembling a segmented rod

An embodiment of the present invention takes the form of a system that allows for simultaneously assembling or disassembling multiple segmented nuclear fuel rods (hereinafter "segmented rods"). An embodiment of the present invention, may receive, secure, and move the segmented rods into a...

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Hauptverfasser: KETCHAM DAVID P, BLOOMQUIST BRADLEY D, SMITH DAVID GREY, RUSSELL, II WILLIAM EARL
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An embodiment of the present invention takes the form of a system that allows for simultaneously assembling or disassembling multiple segmented nuclear fuel rods (hereinafter "segmented rods"). An embodiment of the present invention, may receive, secure, and move the segmented rods into a position that allows for performing the tasks of either assembly or disassembly, allowing for an operator to use a tool to complete the aforementioned tasks.