Patents by Inventor Michael F. McGiure

Michael F. McGiure 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).

  • System for chemical decontamination of nuclear reactor primary systems
    Patent number: 5089216
    Abstract: A unique and optimum nuclear steam supply system operating configuration for integration of a chemical decontamination system is disclosed. The chemical decontamination system is connected to, and returns to, the residual heat removal system downstream of a residual heat removal heat exchanger, thereby utilizing the residual heat removal system to control the temperature of process fluids entering the decontamination system. A reactor coolant pump or pumps generates heat for the chemical processes as needed and a nitrogen blanket within the primary system pressurizer is utilized for system pressure control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: James S. Schlonski, Michael F. McGiure, Gary J. Corpora