Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

Jeffrey J Taylor

Michael D Heibel

Jorge V Carvajal

Melissa M Heagy

Luke D Czerniak

James L Yankel

Matthew D McArdle

A method and apparatus for modifying an existing nuclear reactor moveable in-core detector system to insert and withdraw target specimens from a reactor core during reactor operation without practically impeding the moveable in-core detector system's ability to obtain flux maps of the core throughout the reactor's operation. The apparatus provides a separate drive unit and delivery cable that is independent of the detector drive system, but uses most of the same core delivery conduits to access the core. A specimen holder is remotely detachable from the delivery cable when appropriately positioned and can be remotely reattached for withdrawal after a scheduled period of radiation.

Apparatus for planting and harvesting radioisotopes on a mass production basis

Method for planting and harvesting radioisotopes on a mass production basis

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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Jeffrey J Taylor