Nuclear reactor support and seismic restraint with in-vessel core retention cooling features

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9875817
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14299268

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A nuclear reactor including a lateral seismic restraint with a vertically oriented pin attached to the lower vessel head and a mating pin socket attached to the floor. Thermally insulating materials are disposed alongside the exterior surface of a lower portion of the reactor pressure vessel including at least the lower vessel head.

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BWXT MPOWER INC11525 N COMMUNITY HOUSE RD SUITE 600 CHARLOTTE NC 28277

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Edwards, Michael J Forest, US 44 259
Edwards, Tyler A Lynchburg, US 6 28

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