Cathode power distribution system and method of using the same for power distribution

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8882973
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13335121

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Embodiments include a cathode power distribution system and/or method of using the same for power distribution. The cathode power distribution system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly of the plurality of cathode assemblies includes a plurality of cathode rods. The system also includes a plurality of bus bars configured to distribute current to each of the plurality of cathode assemblies. The plurality of bus bars include a first bus bar configured to distribute the current to first ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies and a second bus bar configured to distribute the current to second ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies.

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GE-HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC3901 CASTLE HAYNE ROAD WILMINGTON NC 28401

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bailey, James L Hinsdale, US 43 310
Barnes, Laurel A Chicago, US 11 42
Blaskovitz, Robert J Lockport, US 5 11
Koehl, Eugene R Joliet, US 5 23
Wiedmeyer, Stanley G Glen Ellyn, US 19 68
Williamson, Mark A Naperville, US 27 152
Willit, James L Batavia, US 30 139

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