Patents Assigned to Franatome Technologies Inc.
  • Patent number: 5813370
    Abstract: A steam generator lancing system for cleaning tubes and tubesheets of a steam generator. The lancing system includes a nozzle block including at least one nozzle adapted for fluid communication with a high pressure hose. The lancing system also includes a support assembly including a carrier for transporting the nozzle block through the steam generator and a control system operative to selectively position the nozzle with respect to the tubes and tubesheets in the steam generator. Finally, in the preferred embodiment, the lancing system includes a rocker assembly operable to rotate the nozzle about a rocker axis to improve cleaning efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Franatome Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: George V. Owen, Scott M. Theiss