Patent ID: 6481757
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: G21C,Y02E

Abstract:
A coupling apparatus for a core spray system in a nuclear reactor pressure vessel, said coupling apparatus comprising:a shroud comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, and a shroud opening extending between said inner surface and said outer surface; a T-box housing having an inlet, a first outlet, a second outlet, and a bolt opening opposed said inlet; a downcomer elbow having a first end and a second end, said first end having an interior portion and an exterior portion; a spider attached to said downcomer elbow first end interior portion; and a draw bolt extending through said T-box housing bolt opening, said T-box housing inlet, and said shroud opening to engage said spider, said draw bolt coupling said T-box housing inlet to said shroud inner surface and coupling said downcomer elbow to said shroud outer surface.