Patent ID: 6375130
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: G21C,Y02E

Abstract:
A clamp apparatus for clamping a T-box to a core spray distribution header in a boiling water nuclear reactor pressure vessel, the T-box including a cover, the core spray distribution header including a first core spray distribution header pipe and a second core spray distribution header pipe, said clamp apparatus comprising:a first clamp assembly configured to clamp to the first distribution header pipe, said first clamp assembly comprising an upper clamp body, a lower clamp body, and a clamp bolt and nut assembly; a second clamp assembly configured to clamp to the second distribution header pipe, said second clamp assembly comprising an upper clamp body, a lower clamp body, and a clamp bolt and nut assembly; and an upper strong-back body, a lower strong-back body, and a cover plate, said upper strong-back body configured to conform to the shape of the T-box and to couple to said upper clamp of said first clamp assembly and to said upper clamp of said second clamp assembly, said lower strong-back body configured to conform to the shape of the T-box and to couple to said lower clamp of said first clamp assembly and to said lower clamp of said second clamp assembly.