Patents by Inventor Ravi Baliga
Ravi Baliga has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8811565Abstract: An integrated reactor missile shield and crane assembly (IRMSCA) is disclosed and claimed. The IRMSCA replaces the existing concrete missile shields and reactor services crane. The IRMSCA is moveable such that the missile shield can be moved away from the reactor head, allowing the integral crane to lift the control rod drive mechanism components and other routine loads at the refueling cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Areva Inc.Inventors: Harish Kamath, James R. Harris, Jr., Ravi Baliga
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Publication number: 20120027155Abstract: An integrated reactor missile shield and crane assembly (IRMSCA) is disclosed and claimed. The IRMSCA replaces the existing concrete missile shields and reactor services crane. The IRMSCA is moveable such that the missile shield can be moved away from the reactor head, allowing the integral crane to lift the control rod drive mechanism components and other routine loads at the refueling cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Harish Kamath, James R. Harris, JR., Ravi Baliga
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Patent number: 7567645Abstract: A two-part integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed wherein the lower portion (110) attaches to, and is supported by, the reactor vessel closure head (90), and the upper portion (160) is fluidly connected to the lower portion, but is supported externally from the reactor vessel closure head. In the disclosed embodiment, the upper portion includes transverse support beams (170) that engage containment walls (92), for example steam generator walls, to support the upper portion. A duct (150) releasably connects a fan plenum (165) in the upper portion with an annular plenum in the lower portion, such that fans (166) can draw heated air from around the CEDMs (95). In one embodiment, a chiller (168) is provided in the fan plenum to cool the air prior to expelling it in containment. A missile shield (169) is also provided in the upper portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventor: Ravi Baliga
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Publication number: 20070140402Abstract: A two-part integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed wherein the lower portion (110) attaches to, and is supported by, the reactor vessel closure head (90), and the upper portion (160) is fluidly connected to the lower portion, but is supported externally from the reactor vessel closure head. In the disclosed embodiment, the upper portion includes transverse support beams (170) that engage containment walls (92), for example steam generator walls, to support the upper portion. A duct (150) releasably connects a fan plenum (165) in the upper portion with an annular plenum in the lower portion, such that fans (166) can draw heated air from around the CEDMs (95). In one embodiment, a chiller (168) is provided in the fan plenum to cool the air prior to expelling it in containment. A missile shield (169) is also provided in the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventor: Ravi Baliga
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Patent number: 7139359Abstract: An integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed for a nuclear reactor. The preferred integrated head assembly includes a lift assembly (150) that supports the reactor vessel closure head (90) and integrated head assembly for removal, a separate support structure (202) supported by a ring beam (151) that sets atop the reactor vessel closure head, a shroud assembly (200), a seismic support system (300), a baffle assembly (500), a missile shield (400), and a CRDM cooling system. The CRDM cooling system draws cooling air into the baffle assembly, downwardly past the CRDMs (96), outwardly to upright air ducts (600), upwardly to an upper plenum (680), and out of the assembly through the air fans (190). In a second embodiment the integrated head assembly (1100) includes a missile shield (1400) and CRDM cooling system (1600) that permits access to individual CRDMs from above.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Baliga, Key Y. Choi
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Publication number: 20060034414Abstract: An integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed for a nuclear reactor. The preferred integrated head assembly includes a lift assembly (150) that supports the reactor vessel closure head (90) and integrated head assembly for removal, a separate support structure (202) supported by a ring beam (151) that sets atop the reactor vessel closure head, a shroud assembly (200), a seismic support system (300), a baffle assembly (500), a missile shield (400), and a CRDM cooling system. The CRDM cooling system draws cooling air into the baffle assembly, downwardly past the CRDMs (96), outwardly to upright air ducts (600), upwardly to an upper plenum (680), and out of the assembly through the air fans (190). In a second embodiment the integrated head assembly (1100) includes a missile shield (1400) and CRDM cooling system (1600) that permits access to individual CRDMs from above.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Baliga, Key Choi
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Publication number: 20040101084Abstract: An integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed for a nuclear reactor. The preferred integrated head assembly includes a lift assembly (150) that supports the reactor vessel closure head (90) and integrated head assembly for removal, a separate support structure (202) supported by a ring beam (151) that sets atop the reactor vessel closure head, a shroud assembly (200), a seismic support system (300), a baffle assembly (500), a missile shield (400), and a CRDM cooling system. The CRDM cooling system draws cooling air into the baffle assembly, downwardly past the CRDMs (96), outwardly to upright air ducts (600), upwardly to an upper plenum (680), and out of the assembly through the air fans (190). In a second embodiment the integrated head assembly (1100) includes a missile shield (1400) and CRDM cooling system (1600) that permits access to individual CRDMs from above.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Baliga, Key Y. Choi
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Patent number: 6618460Abstract: An integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed for a nuclear reactor. The preferred integrated head assembly includes a lift assembly (150) that supports the reactor vessel closure head (90) and integrated head assembly for removal, a separate support structure (202) supported by a ring beam (151) that sits atop the reactor vessel closure head, a shroud assembly (200), a seismic support system (300), a baffle assembly (500), a missile shield (400), and a CRDM cooling system. The CRDM cooling system draws cooling air into the baffle assembly, downwardly past the CRDMs (96), outwardly to upright air ducts (600), upwardly to an upper plenum (680), and out of the assembly through the air fans (190).Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Baliga, Key Y. Choi
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Patent number: 6546066Abstract: An integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed for a nuclear reactor. The preferred integrated head assembly includes a lift assembly (150) that supports the reactor vessel closure head (90) and integrated head assembly for removal, a separate support structure (202) supported by a ring beam (151) that sits atop the reactor vessel closure head, a shroud assembly (200), a seismic support system (300), a baffle assembly (500), a missile shield (400), and a CRDM cooling system. The CRDM cooling system draws cooling air into the baffle assembly, downwardly past the CRDMs (96), outwardly to upright air ducts (600), upwardly to an upper plenum (680), and out of the assembly through the air fans (190).Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Baliga, Key Y. Choi
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Publication number: 20030026378Abstract: An integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed for a nuclear reactor. The preferred integrated head assembly includes a lift assembly (150) that supports the reactor vessel closure head (90) and integrated head assembly for removal, a separate support structure (202) supported by a ring beam (151) that sits atop the reactor vessel closure head, a shroud assembly (200), a seismic support system (300), a baffle assembly (500), a missile shield (400), and a CRDM cooling system. The CRDM cooling system draws cooling air into the baffle assembly, downwardly past the CRDMs (96), outwardly to upright air ducts (600), upwardly to an upper plenum (680), and out of the assembly through the air fans (190).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Baliga, Key Y. Choi
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Publication number: 20030026376Abstract: An integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed for a nuclear reactor. The preferred integrated head assembly includes a lift assembly (150) that supports the reactor vessel closure head (90) and integrated head assembly for removal, a separate support structure (202) supported by a ring beam (151) that sits atop the reactor vessel closure head, a shroud assembly (200), a seismic support system (300), a baffle assembly (500), a missile shield (400), and a CRDM cooling system. The CRDM cooling system draws cooling air into the baffle assembly, downwardly past the CRDMs (96), outwardly to upright air ducts (600), upwardly to an upper plenum (680), and out of the assembly through the air fans (190).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2001Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: ADVENT Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Baliga, Key Y. Choi
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Publication number: 20030026377Abstract: An integrated head assembly (100) is disclosed for a nuclear reactor. The preferred integrated head assembly includes a lift assembly (150) that supports the reactor vessel closure head (90) and integrated head assembly for removal, a separate support structure (202) supported by a ring beam (151) that sets atop the reactor vessel closure head, a shroud assembly (200), a seismic support system (300), a baffle assembly (500), a missile shield (400), and a CRDM cooling system. The CRDM cooling system draws cooling air into the baffle assembly, downwardly past the CRDMs (96), outwardly to upright air ducts (600), upwardly to an upper plenum (680), and out of the assembly through the air fans (190). In a second embodiment the integrated head assembly (1100) includes a missile shield (1400) and CRDM cooling system (1600) that permits access to individual CRDMs from above.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2001Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: Advent Engineering Services, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Baliga, Key Y. Choi