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Hydraulic Actuator for Ganged Control RodsHydraulic actuator moves several nuclear-reactor control rods in unison. Electromagnetic pump pushes liquid lithium against ends of control rods, forcing them out of or into nuclear reactor. Color arrows show lithium flow for reactor startup and operation. Flow reversed for shutdown. Conceived for use aboard spacecraft, actuator principle applied to terrestrial hydraulic machinery involving motion of ganged rods.
Document ID
19860000278
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Thompson, D. C. (Westinghouse Electric Corp.)
Robey, R. M. (Westinghouse Electric Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16503
ISSN: 0145-319X
Report Number: NPO-16503
Accession Number
86B10278
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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