Method for locating defective nuclear fuel elements

Details Method for locating defective nuclear fuel elements Method for locating defective nuclear fuel elements

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CA 1088223

METHOD FOR LOCATING DEFECTIVE NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS A B S T R A C T Defects in nuclear fuel elements are ascertained and located within an assembled fuel assembly by ultra- sonic means. In a typical embodiment of the invention, an ultrasonic search unit is positioned within the fuel assembly opposite the lower plenum of the fuel element to be tested. An ultrasonic pulse is radially projected into the element. Defective fuel elements are ascer- tained by ultrasonic reflection measurements. - 1 -

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