Patent ID: 6390509
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: G21C,Y02E

Abstract:
A shroud connection device for replacement core spray piping systems in a boiling water reactor, comprising:a pipe having a rounded end, said pipe including a penetration extending through said pipe from an inside portion to an outside portion; a first coupling device having first and second ends, said first end being dimensioned so as to receive said rounded end, said second end abutting an outside portion of said shroud; said second end having first and second circumferential rings extending therefrom; a second coupling device having third and fourth ends, said third end abutting an inside portion of said shroud; and a rod extending between said second coupling device and said penetration; wherein said first circumferential ring abuts the outside portion of said shroud and is dimensioned so as to completely surround a safe end extending from said shroud, the safe end surrounding the first end of the piping connection; and said second circumferential ring completely surrounding the first end of the piping connection and being dimensioned so as to fit between the safe end and the first end of the piping connection.