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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2005
Jarred Smith, Huntersville, NC (US);
Jack T Matsumoto, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Christopher M Welsh, Livermore, CA (US);
Trevor J Davis, Charlotte, NC (US);
Jeffrey J Grinnell, West Columbia, SC (US);
David P Ketcham, Charlotte, NC (US);
Jarred Smith, Huntersville, NC (US);
Jack T Matsumoto, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Christopher M Welsh, Livermore, CA (US);
Trevor J Davis, Charlotte, NC (US);
Jeffrey J Grinnell, West Columbia, SC (US);
David P Ketcham, Charlotte, NC (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for delivering a tool into a nuclear reactor jet pump submerged in a reactor pool includes a frame, and a propulsion unit for controlling the movement of the tool delivery apparatus within a pool of liquid. A guide assembly provides for delivery and insertion of the tool into an inlet of the jet pump and includes a bore insertion portion. A tool position driver provides for controlling the vertical position of the tool in relation to the guide assembly.