UV Viewing through sodium coolant
sodium-immersed components in a nuclear reactor are rendered observable by illumination with radiation in the ultraviolet (UV) sprectrum and by detecting reflected radiation through a UV scanning means, such as a television type camera sensitive to UV radiation. The UV scanning means may be adapted to be immersed in molten sodium coolant to facilitate observation of selected locations within the nuclear reactor. Real-time images may be provided for monitoring reactor operation and remotely-controlled reactor maintenance operations.
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Description
Patent History
Patent number: T980001
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 29, 1977
Date of Patent: Mar 6, 1979
Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute (Palo Alto, CA)
Inventors: Lawrence E. Minnick (Los Altos Hills, CA), Randall W. Pack (Redwood City, CA)
Application Number: 5/811,012
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 29, 1977
Date of Patent: Mar 6, 1979
Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute (Palo Alto, CA)
Inventors: Lawrence E. Minnick (Los Altos Hills, CA), Randall W. Pack (Redwood City, CA)
Application Number: 5/811,012
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
176/19R
International Classification: G21C 1700;
International Classification: G21C 1700;
