Patents Assigned to Wesley M. Rohrer
  • Method and apparatus for detection of nuclear fuel rod failures
    Patent number: 3936348
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to nuclear fuel reactors, and more particularly relates to a method and apparatus, based upon vibration detection and analysis techniques, for detecting a failure or rupture of fuel elements or tubes containing nuclear fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1973
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1976
    Assignees: Wesley M. Rohrer, William J. Wachter
    Inventors: William J. Wachter, Wesley M. Rohrer