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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 1989
Filed:
Jul. 05, 1983
Ronald M Blaushild, Penn Hills, PA (US);
Leonard R Golick, Level Green, PA (US);
Stephen L Samluk, Murrysville, PA (US);
Richard E Tome, Murrysville, PA (US);
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
A nuclear reactor having a remotely removable and replaceable thermal insulating shield for the head. Access permitting removal and replacement of the head is thus afforded. The thermal insulating shield includes a vertical frame of insulating material of polygonal transverse cross section encircling the head. A top panel of insulating material is mounted on the top of the frame pivotal by remote actuation between a horizontal position and a retracted position which may be vertical. In the horizontal position, the panels mate to provide thermal shielding for the head.