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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2009
Joy L. Rempe, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Darrell L. Knudson, Firth, ID (US);
Joshua E. Daw, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Keith G. Condie, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Carl M. Stoots, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Joy L. Rempe, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Darrell L. Knudson, Firth, ID (US);
Joshua E. Daw, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Keith G. Condie, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Carl M. Stoots, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Abstract
Elongation measurement apparatuses and systems comprise at least two Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) with a push rod coupled to each of the at least two LVDTs at one longitudinal end thereof. At least one push rod extends to a base and is coupled thereto at an opposing longitudinal end, and at least one other push rod extends to a location spaced apart from the base and is configured to receive a sample between an opposing longitudinal end of the at least one other push rod and the base. Nuclear reactors comprising such apparatuses and systems and methods of measuring elongation of a material are also disclosed.