公开(公告)号：WO1994015147A1

公开(公告)日：1994-07-07

申请号：PCT/US1993010942

申请日：1993-11-15

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  BROWN, Richard, D. ,  RENALS, Stephen, M.

IPC: F22D01/12

CPC classification number: F22D1/12 ,  Y10S165/921

Abstract: An economizer apparatus (109) for a fossil fuel fired vapor generation apparatus (10) which includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet and a wall extending generally between the inlet and the outlet to define first and second flow paths in the housing. The inlet may include means for connection to an associated vapor generation apparatus and means for connection to an associated stack. Heat exchange tubing (112) is disposed in the first flow path having the interior thereof coupled to associated working fluid of the vapor generation apparatus (10). The apparatus (109) also includes apparatus (114) in the second flow path to control flow in the second flow path. In most embodiments of the invention the apparatus (109) also includes a bypass conduit (120) for selectively directing fluid flow around the heat exchange tubing (112). Ordinarily this will be desirable when the damper (114) is obstructing fluid flow in the second flow channel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于化石燃料蒸汽发生装置（10）的节能装置（109），其包括具有入口和出口的壳体以及通常在入口和出口之间延伸的壁，以在壳体中限定第一和第二流动路径。 入口可以包括用于连接到相关联的蒸汽发生装置的装置和用于连接到相关联的堆叠的装置。 热交换管道（112）设置在第一流动路径中，其内部连接到蒸汽产生装置（10）的相关联的工作流体。 装置（109）还包括在第二流动路径中的装置（114），以控制第二流动路径中的流动。 在本发明的大多数实施例中，装置（109）还包括用于围绕热交换管（112）选择性地引导流体流的旁路管（120）。 通常，当阻尼器（114）阻挡第二流动通道中的流体流动时，这将是期望的。

公开(公告)号：WO1994015145A1

公开(公告)日：1994-07-07

申请号：PCT/US1993011011

申请日：1993-11-15

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  PAYNE, Ronald, G.

IPC: F22B37/20

CPC classification number: F22B37/208

Abstract: It has now been founded that these and other objects of the invention may be attained in a vapor generation apparatus (10) which includes a tube wall (12) and an elongated first horizontal buckstay (20) disposed at a first elevation. The apparatus (10) also includes coupling means (18) coupling the first horizontal buckstay to the tube wall (12), and elongated second horizontal buckstay (20) disposed at an elevation that is higher than the first elevation. The apparatus (10) also includes means (18) for coupling the second horizontal buckstay (20) to the tube wall (12). A first elongated vertical buckstay member (22) has first and second ends and also includes (24) for securing one end of the first elongated vertical buckstay members (22) to the one of the horizontal buckstay members (20). Second means (26) for coupling the other end of the first elongated vertical buckstay member (22) to the other horizontal buckstay (20), the means (26) for coupling including a sleeve (28) dimensioned and configured for receiving means (24) extending from the other end of the first vertical buckstay member (20) with sliding planar face to planar face engagement therebetween, the means (26) for coupling allowing relative motion between the first vertical buckstay member (22) and the other horizontal buckstay member (20).

Abstract translation: 现在已经确定，本发明的这些和其它目的可以在包括管壁（12）和设置在第一高度的细长的第一水平支架（20）的蒸气产生装置（10）中实现。 装置（10）还包括将第一水平支柱联接到管壁（12）的联接装置（18）和设置在高于第一高度的高度处的细长的第二水平支架（20）。 装置（10）还包括用于将第二水平支柱（20）连接到管壁（12）的装置（18）。 第一细长垂直支座构件（22）具有第一端和第二端，并且还包括用于将第一细长垂直支撑构件（22）的一端固定到水平支撑构件（20）中的一个的（24）。 第二装置（26），用于将第一细长垂直支撑构件（22）的另一端联接到另一水平支柱（20），用于联接的装置（26）包括套筒（28），该套筒的尺寸设计成用于接纳装置 ）从所述第一垂直支撑构件（20）的另一端延伸，具有滑动平面到其间的平面接合，所述用于联接的装置（26）允许所述第一垂直支撑构件（22）和所述另一水平支撑构件 （20）。

公开(公告)号：WO1994014990A1

公开(公告)日：1994-07-07

申请号：PCT/US1993007530

申请日：1993-08-12

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  GARDE, Anand, M. ,  PATI, Satya, R.

IPC: C22C16/00

CPC classification number: C22C16/00 ,  G21C3/06 ,  G21Y2002/104 ,  G21Y2004/101 ,  Y02E30/40

Abstract: A stabilized alpha metal matrix provides an improved ductility, creep strength, and corrosion resistance against irradiation in a zirconium alloy containing tin in a range of 0.45 to 0.75 wt. %, and typically 0.6 wt. %; iron in a range of 0.4 to 0.53 wt. %, and typically 0.45 percent; chromium in a range of 0.2 to 0.3 wt. %, and typically 0.25 percent; niobium in a range of 0.3 to 0.5 wt. %, and typically 0.45 wt. %; nickel in a range of 0.012 to 0.03 wt. %, and typically 0.02 wt. %; silicon in a range of 50 to 200 ppm, and typically 100 ppm; and oxygen in a range 1000 to 2000 ppm, and typically 1600 ppm, with the balance zirconium. The addition of iron and niobium improves mechanical properties of the alloy with its lower lever of tin, while corrosion resistance is addressed by having an iron level of 0.45 wt. % and an iron/chromium ratio on the order of 1.5. The addition of niobium also conters the effect of higher iron on the hydrogen absorption characteristics of the alloy. The addition of nickel, silicon, carbon and oxygen as alloying elements provide desired corrosion resistance and strength.

Abstract translation: 稳定的α金属基体在含有0.45-0.75重量％的锡的锆合金中提供了改进的延展性，蠕变强度和耐腐蚀性。 ％，通常为0.6重量％。 ％; 铁在0.4至0.53重量％的范围内。 ％，通常为0.45％; 范围为0.2〜0.3重量％的铬。 ％，通常为0.25％; 铌的范围为0.3〜0.5wt。 ％，通常为0.45wt。 ％; 范围为0.012〜0.03重量％的镍。 ％，通常为0.02重量％。 ％; 在50至200ppm范围内的硅，通常为100ppm; 氧的范围为1000〜2000ppm，通常为1600ppm，余量为锆。 铁和铌的添加改善了合金与其较低的锡的机械性能，而耐腐蚀性通过使铁含量为0.45wt。 ％，铁/铬比约为1.5。 添加铌也意味着高铁对合金的吸氢特性的影响。 添加镍，硅，碳和氧作为合金元素提供所需的耐腐蚀性和强度。

公开(公告)号：WO1994008341A1

公开(公告)日：1994-04-14

申请号：PCT/US1993003051

申请日：1993-03-31

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  BRYAN, William, J. ,  DUNCAN, Robert, N.

IPC: G21C03/322

CPC classification number: G21C3/322 ,  Y02E30/38

Abstract: A nuclear reactor fuel assembly having flow modulators in the form of mixing vanes (28) and/or flow deflectors. The flow modulators are formed in substantially planar intersecting grid strips and have portions (28a) which have been cold-worked by shot peening on one side. Under neutron flux, the cold-worked portion (28a) preferentially expands forcing a bending of the flow modulator with increased reactor life. This concurrently causes an increase in pressure drop across the fuel assembly over the fuel assembly life.

Abstract translation: 具有混合叶片（28）和/或导流器形式的流动调节器的核反应堆燃料组件。 流动调节器形成在基本上平面的相交的格栅条中，并且具有通过一侧的喷丸硬化而被冷加工的部分（28a）。 在中子通量下，冷加工部分（28a）优先膨胀，迫使流动调节器的弯曲增加，反应器寿命增加。 这同时导致在燃料组件的寿命期间燃料组件上的压降增加。

公开(公告)号：WO1994003903A1

公开(公告)日：1994-02-17

申请号：PCT/US1993007181

申请日：1993-07-30

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  SIEGEL, Edward, A. ,  AYRES, David, J.

IPC: G21C13/087

CPC classification number: G21C13/087 ,  Y02E30/40

Abstract: A steel pressurized nuclear reactor vessel (10) is provided with a crack initiation retarding and crack extension retarding integrated reactor vessel integrity girdle (IRVING) (20) made up of plate sections (22), with mechanical take up points (24), and conventional strain monitoring gages or transducer eye bolts (32). Instead of plates (22), the girdle (20) may be made using constricting cable (42) secured by joints (48), hollow steel pipe coil (44) closed and secured at one end and pressurized through a joint (24a) with a pressurizing nipple, or a steel bend (46) joined by welds (54). In any event, crack initiation and crack extension which may result from pressure loading or vessel material embrittled in the beltline region by neutron bombardment is retarded.

Abstract translation: 钢加压核反应堆容器（10）具有由板部（22）构成的具有机械接收点（24）的裂纹起始延迟和裂纹扩展延迟综合反应堆容器完整性带（IRVING）（20），以及 常规应变监测仪或换能器螺栓（32）。 可以使用由接头（48）固定的收缩电缆（42）来制造腰带（20），中空钢管线圈（44）在一端封闭并固定并通过接头（24a）加压， 加压接头或通过焊缝（54）接合的钢弯头（46）。 在任何情况下，通过中子轰击在带状区域中脆化的压力加载或容器材料可能引起的裂纹起裂和裂纹扩展被延迟。

公开(公告)号：WO1994000847A1

公开(公告)日：1994-01-06

申请号：PCT/US1993005931

申请日：1993-06-23

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  GLAZMAN, Jerry, S. ,  DAVIS, Mark, K. ,  VANSAUN, Philip, A.

IPC: G21C03/20

CPC classification number: G21C3/20 ,  G21Y2002/104 ,  G21Y2004/10 ,  G21Y2004/20 ,  Y02E30/40

Abstract: Coatings for zirconium alloy components of nuclear reactor fuel assemblies are described. The coating consists of a metal silicate binder, particles of burnable-poison particles, such as boron carbide, optional graphite particles and an optional rheology-enhancing component. The coating is deposited from a liquid suspension which also includes a polar solvent.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于核反应堆燃料组件的锆合金组分的涂层。 涂层由金属硅酸盐粘合剂，可燃毒颗粒的颗粒，如碳化硼，任选的石墨颗粒和任选的流变增强组分组成。 该涂层由也包含极性溶剂的液体悬浮液沉积。

公开(公告)号：WO1992014087A1

公开(公告)日：1992-08-20

申请号：PCT/US1991008278

申请日：1991-11-08

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  MUTCHLER, John, Howard ,  MARRIOTT, William , David

IPC: F16K37/00

CPC classification number: F16K37/0091 ,  Y10T137/7761

Abstract: Equipment for acquiring diagnostic data from a valve train parameter that changes as a result of the operation of a valve (14) in a process plant is positioned as an auxiliary data acquisition unit (200) in the vicinity of the valve train. A plurality of sensor lines (P3, P4) are connected between the auxiliary unit and locations in the valve train where the parameter changes. The valve is operated so as to generate parameter signals manifested in a first physical form in the sensor lines. In the auxiliary unit, the physical form of the parameter signals is converted into diagnostic signals (E10, E11) having a different physical form. The diagnostic signals are transmitted to a base data acquisition unit (100) that is physically distinct from the auxiliary unit.

公开(公告)号：WO1992008078A1

公开(公告)日：1992-05-14

申请号：PCT/US1991004440

申请日：1991-06-24

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  MARION, John, Leonard

IPC: F23C07/02

CPC classification number: F23C7/02 ,  F23C5/32 ,  F23L9/02

Abstract: An advanced overfire air system for NOx control designed for use in a firing system of the type that is particularly suited for use in fossil fuel-fired furnaces and a method of operating such a furnace which embodies an advanced overfire air system. The advanced overfire air system for NOx control includes multi-elevations of overfire air compartments consisting of a plurality of close coupled overfire air compartments (84, 86) and a plurality of separated overfire air compartments (94, 96, 98). The close coupled overfire air (84, 86) compartments are supported at a first elevation in the furnace (10) and the separated overfire air compartments (94, 96, 98) are supported at a second elevation in the furnace (10) so as to be spaced from but aligned with the close coupled overfire air compartments (84, 86). Overfire air is supplied (106, 92) to both the close coupled overfire air compartments (84, 86) and the separated overfire air compartments (94, 96, 98) such that there is a predetermined most favorable distribution of overfire air therebetween, such that the overfire (106) air exiting from the separated overfire air compartments (94, 96, 98) establishes a horizontal "spray" or "fan" distribution (124, 126, 128) of overfire air over the plan area of the furnace, and such that the overfire air (106) exits from the separated overfire air compartments (94, 96, 98) at velocities significantly higher than the velocities employed heretofore.

Abstract translation: 用于NOx控制的先进的超燃空气系统，其设计用于特别适用于化石燃料燃烧炉的类型的发射系统，以及操作这种体现先进的过火空气系统的炉的方法。 用于NOx控制的先进的超燃空气系统包括由多个紧密耦合的超燃空气隔室（84,86）和多个分离的超燃空气隔室（94,96,98）组成的多燃气室。 紧密联接的过火空气（84,86）隔室在炉子（10）的第一高度处被支撑，并且分离的超燃空气隔室（94,96,98）在炉子（10）中的第二高度被支撑，以便 以与紧耦合的过火空气隔间（84,86）间隔开但与之对准。 过冷空气被供给到紧密联接的过热空气隔室（84,86）和分离的过火空气隔室（94,96,98），使得其间具有预定的最有利的超燃空气分配， 从分离的过火空气隔间（94,96,98）排出的过火（106）空气在炉的平面区域上形成了超过空气的水平“喷雾”或“风扇”分布（124,126,128） 并且使得过热空气（106）以明显高于以前使用的速度的速度离开分离的过火空气隔室（94,96,98）。

公开(公告)号：WO1991014268A1

公开(公告)日：1991-09-19

申请号：PCT/US1990001111

申请日：1990-03-07

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  FUHRMAN, Nathan ,  JONSSON, Alf, Ingemar

IPC: G21C03/62

CPC classification number: G21C3/62 ,  Y02E30/32 ,  Y02E30/38

Abstract: An improved fuel array including fuel rods of a mixture in the approximate range of from 0.2 to 1.5 percent by weight Er2O3 and the remainder UO2, for use in the core of a pressurized water nuclear reactor in which boron reduces beginning-of-cycle excess reactivity, and in which the fuel cycle of the reactor core is extended while maximizing a local power distribution uniformity, uniform burndown, thermal margin and available incore heat transfer area and ensuring a negative moderator temperature coefficient of reactivity.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的燃料阵列，其包括混合物的燃料棒，其范围为0.2至1.5重量％的Er 2 O 3，余量为U 2 O，用于其中硼降低起始循环过量反应性 并且其中反应堆芯的燃料循环延长，同时最大化局部功率分布均匀性，均匀的燃烧，热裕度和可用的传热面积并确保负调节剂温度反应性系数。

公开(公告)号：WO1987005108A1

公开(公告)日：1987-08-27

申请号：PCT/US1987000308

申请日：1987-02-02

Applicant: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. ,  NIZIOLEK, James, M. ,  SUTTON, James, P., III

IPC: G01N15/02

CPC classification number: G01N21/53 ,  G01N15/0211 ,  G01N2015/0046 ,  G01N2021/151 ,  G01N2021/4707 ,  G01N2021/4716 ,  G01N2021/4719 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: Laser light from the laser light source (14) is conveyed by means of the laser light conveying device (40) to the collimator. After being collimated the laser light is transmitted to the first focusing device (64) whereby the laser light is focused and is then made to pass across the sample path (74). The laser light is scattered by the particles that are present in the sample path (74). Both scattered and collimated light is collected by the second focusing device (78) and then focused thereby on to the detector device (82) such that the intensity distribution of the laser light is gathered by the detector device (82). Particle size distribution is inferred from the light distribution received by the detector device (82).

Abstract translation: 来自激光光源（14）的激光通过激光输送装置（40）传送到准直仪。 在被准直之后，将激光传输到第一聚焦装置（64），由此激光被聚焦，然后使其穿过样品路径（74）。 激光由存在于样品路径（74）中的颗粒散射。 散射和准直光均由第二聚焦装置（78）收集，然后聚焦到检测器装置（82）上，使得激光的强度分布由检测装置（82）收集。 粒度分布由检测器装置（82）接收的光分布推断出。