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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2002
Filed:
May. 31, 2001
Michael Bowen, Kennewick, WA (US);
Leonard Van Swam, Richland, WA (US);
Framatome ANP Inc., Lynchburg, VA (US);
Abstract
A CRUD collection system for removing deposits from a nuclear reactor fuel rod submerged in pool water. The system includes a sealable collection head for containing a portion of the fuel rod. The collection head includes at least one seal positioned to receive the fuel rod. Also provided is a liquid inlet communicating with an interior portion of the collection head, the inlet is configured to inject a liquid into the interior to displace the pool water therefrom. At least one blade is provided that is positionable in scraping engagement with the fuel rod. Also included is a liquid outlet for eliminating a CRUD sample and the liquid to a filter.