JPH05341073A - Lower nozzle for pwr fuel assembly - Google Patents

Lower nozzle for pwr fuel assembly

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JPH05341073A
JPH05341073A JP4179064A JP17906492A JPH05341073A JP H05341073 A JPH05341073 A JP H05341073A JP 4179064 A JP4179064 A JP 4179064A JP 17906492 A JP17906492 A JP 17906492A JP H05341073 A JPH05341073 A JP H05341073A
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lower nozzle
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Kazutoshi Tokai
和俊 渡海
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Nuclear Fuel Industries Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To catch foreign matters included in the cooling water for a PWR fuel assembly by allowing the cooling water, which flows between legs of a lower nozzle to the outside, to pass through water flow holes provided in a lower nozzle plate. CONSTITUTION:A lower nozzle N has a plate 3, which is provided with a number of water flow hole 2 and supported by legs 5 with a certain spacing to a lower core plate 4, wherein ridges 8 dangling at a certain distance from the lower core plate 4 are furnished at the periphery of the plate 3.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、加圧水型原子炉(PW
R)にて使用される燃料集合体の下部ノズルに係り、詳
しくは、その脚部間を通り外方に流出する冷却水中の異
物を捕捉することにより、上記異物の燃料集合体内への
侵入を防止する下部ノズルに関するものである。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a pressurized water reactor (PW).
R) relating to the lower nozzle of the fuel assembly, and more specifically, by trapping foreign matter in the cooling water flowing between the legs and flowing out, the foreign matter can be prevented from entering the fuel assembly. It relates to the lower nozzle to prevent.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】加圧水型原子炉にて使用される燃料集合
体は、多数の燃料棒を並列し、かつシンブル管等を混入
して複数の支持格子で支持せしめた燃料束部と、それを
固定する上部ノズルと下部ノズルとで構成されている。
そして、上記下部ノズル(N′)は、図5に示す如く、
燃料集合体の骨格となる上記シンブル管を固定する複数
の穴(1)と多数の流水孔(2)とを有する四角形のプ
レート(3)と、該プレート(3)のコーナー部から垂
下し、下部炉心板(4)との間に所定の間隔を設けて上
記プレート(3)を支持せしめる4本の脚部(5)とに
よって構成されている。また、上記下部ノズルの各面の
主要部には燃料集合体取扱部に隣接する集合体に傷をつ
けないように十分な面取り(6)が施されている。
2. Description of the Related Art A fuel assembly used in a pressurized water reactor has a fuel bundle portion in which a large number of fuel rods are arranged in parallel, and thimble tubes and the like are mixed and supported by a plurality of support grids. It is composed of a fixed upper nozzle and a lower nozzle.
The lower nozzle (N ') is, as shown in FIG.
A rectangular plate (3) having a plurality of holes (1) for fixing the thimble tube serving as the skeleton of the fuel assembly and a large number of water flow holes (2), and hanging down from a corner portion of the plate (3), It is constituted by four legs (5) for supporting the plate (3) with a predetermined space provided between the lower core plate (4) and the lower core plate (4). Further, the main part of each surface of the lower nozzle is chamfered (6) sufficiently so as not to damage the assembly adjacent to the fuel assembly handling part.

【0003】一方、上記加圧水型原子炉においては、冷
却水は図4に示す如き下部炉心板(4)に設けられた流
水孔(7)より燃料集合体の下部ノズル(N)に至り、
この下部ノズル(N)に至った冷却水は、図5に示すよ
うな下部ノズル(N′)にあけられた前記大小多数の流
水孔(2)より燃料集合体内へ流入し、支持格子・燃料
棒の間を通って上部ノズルに至る。そして、上部ノズル
の流水孔を通過した冷却水は蒸気発生器を経て下部炉心
板(4)へ至り循環する。
On the other hand, in the above pressurized water nuclear reactor, the cooling water reaches the lower nozzle (N) of the fuel assembly through the water flow hole (7) provided in the lower core plate (4) as shown in FIG.
The cooling water reaching the lower nozzle (N) flows into the fuel assembly through the large and small water flow holes (2) formed in the lower nozzle (N ′) as shown in FIG. It passes between the rods and reaches the upper nozzle. Then, the cooling water that has passed through the water flow holes of the upper nozzle is circulated to the lower core plate (4) through the steam generator.

【0004】ところで、この冷却水の系統にまぎれ込ん
だ金属片等の異物は、下部ノズルの流水孔を通過したの
ち、支持格子でとらえられることが多い。このとらえら
れた異物は、冷却水流によって激しく振動し、周辺にあ
る燃料棒を傷つけ破損に至らしめることがある。そこ
で、従来においては、この異物の燃料体内への流入を防
ぐために、下部ノズルのプレートの流水孔を小さくした
りする等の、下部ノズル下面からの流入を防ぐ方法を採
用し、上記冷却水中の異物を上記下部ノズルプレートで
捕捉することにより、該異物による燃料棒損傷の防止を
図っていた。
By the way, foreign matter such as metal pieces mixed in the cooling water system is often caught by the support grid after passing through the water flow holes of the lower nozzle. The trapped foreign matter violently vibrates due to the flow of the cooling water, which may damage and damage the fuel rods around it. Therefore, conventionally, in order to prevent the inflow of the foreign matter into the fuel body, a method of preventing the inflow from the lower surface of the lower nozzle, such as reducing the size of the water flow hole of the plate of the lower nozzle, is adopted. By catching foreign matter with the lower nozzle plate, damage to the fuel rod due to the foreign matter is prevented.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、原子炉
の下部炉心板から流出した冷却水は、必ずしも全てが前
記下部ノズルのプレートを通過するものではなく、下部
ノズルの脚部間から流出する冷却水も少ないながら存在
する。即ち、上記従来の方法においては、この脚部間か
ら流出する冷却水中の異物については捕捉することがで
きず、このことから、上記異物が燃料集合体同士の隙間
を通って外側から燃料集合体に侵入した場合は、この異
物が該集合体の燃料棒を傷つけることが考えられる。
However, all of the cooling water flowing out from the lower core plate of the nuclear reactor does not necessarily pass through the plate of the lower nozzle, but the cooling water flowing out between the legs of the lower nozzle. It exists though there are few. That is, in the above-mentioned conventional method, the foreign matter in the cooling water flowing out from between the leg portions cannot be captured, and therefore, the foreign matter passes through the gap between the fuel assemblies from the outside to the fuel assembly. If the foreign matter invades the fuel rod, it is considered that the foreign matter may damage the fuel rods of the assembly.

【0006】本発明は、叙上の如き実状に対処し、特に
下部ノズルに新規な構成を見出すことにより、従来、下
部ノズルの脚部間から流出していた冷却水中の異物も捕
捉し、燃料棒の異物による損傷を、より効果的に防止す
ることを目的とするものである。
The present invention copes with the actual situation as described above, and in particular, by finding a new structure in the lower nozzle, foreign matter in the cooling water that has conventionally flowed out between the legs of the lower nozzle is also captured, and the fuel is The purpose is to more effectively prevent damage to the rod due to foreign matter.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】即ち、上記目的に適合す
る本発明下部ノズルの特徴は、前記多数の流水孔を有す
るプレートを、脚部により下部炉心板との間に一定間隔
を設けて支持せしめた下部ノズルにおいて、上記下部炉
心板との間に所定の距離を有して垂下する凸条を、上記
プレート外周部に周設せしめたところにある。また、上
記下部ノズルにおいて、図2に示す如く、上記凸条の先
端から下部炉心板上面にかけての距離(H−h)は、凸
条内面から、該内面に最も近い下部炉心板の流水孔端縁
部までの距離(L)以下に設定することが、下部ノズル
からの異物の流出を防ぐ上で特に好適である。
That is, the feature of the lower nozzle of the present invention which meets the above-mentioned object is that a plate having a large number of water flow holes is supported by legs at a constant distance from the lower core plate. In the swaged lower nozzle, there is provided a ridge extending downward from the plate outer peripheral portion with a predetermined distance from the lower core plate. In the lower nozzle, as shown in FIG. 2, the distance (H-h) from the tip of the ridge to the upper surface of the lower core plate is the distance from the inner surface of the ridge to the water hole end of the lower core plate closest to the inner surface. It is particularly preferable to set the distance to the edge (L) or less in order to prevent foreign matter from flowing out from the lower nozzle.

【0008】[0008]

【作用】上記構成を有する本発明の下部ノズルにおいて
は、該ノズルのプレート外周に設けた凸条が、従来、ノ
ズルの脚部間を通り外部へ流出していた冷却水を、該ノ
ズル内に留めると共に、この冷却水を上記プレートの流
水孔を通し上方へ循環させることから、ほぼ全部の冷却
水中の異物を上記下部ノズルにて捕捉することが可能と
なる。
In the lower nozzle of the present invention having the above-mentioned structure, the ridge provided on the outer periphery of the plate of the nozzle allows the cooling water, which has conventionally flowed out between the leg portions of the nozzle, to flow into the nozzle. Since the cooling water is stopped and circulated upward through the water flow holes of the plate, almost all foreign matter in the cooling water can be captured by the lower nozzle.

【0009】[0009]

【実施例】以下、さらに添付図面を参照して、本発明の
実施例を説明する。図1は本発明実施例の下部ノズルを
示す斜視図、図2は下部炉心板に設置した2体の実施例
下部ノズルを示す部分断面図であり、この下部ノズル
(N)は、シンブル管を固定する複数の穴(1)ならび
に多数の流水孔(2)を有する正方形のプレート(3)
と、該プレート(3)のコーナー部から垂下し、下部炉
心板(4)との間に所定の間隔を設けて上記プレート
(3)を支持せしめる4本の脚部(5)とを備えた基本
的構成を有している。そして、本発明では、この下部ノ
ズル(N)において、図示の如く上記下部炉心板(4)
との間に所定の距離を有して垂下する凸条(8)を、上
記プレート外周部にとぎれなく周設せしめた構成を具備
している(なお、(6)は面取りを示している)。
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a perspective view showing a lower nozzle of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view showing two embodiment lower nozzles installed on a lower core plate. This lower nozzle (N) is a thimble tube. Square plate (3) with multiple holes (1) for fixing as well as multiple water holes (2)
And four legs (5) that hang down from the corners of the plate (3) and that support the plate (3) with a predetermined distance from the lower core plate (4). It has a basic configuration. And, in the present invention, in the lower nozzle (N), as shown in the drawing, the lower core plate (4) is used.
And a ridge (8) that hangs down with a predetermined distance between the ridge and the edge of the plate, which is continuously provided around the outer peripheral portion of the plate (note that (6) indicates a chamfer). ..

【0010】ところで、図4は、燃料集合体を炉心板上
に設置した状況を示すもので、下部炉心板(4)の下部
ノズル(N)の直下には4個の下部炉心板流水孔(7)
が設けられている。そして、図3は、下部炉心板(4)
に設置した2体の従来例下部ノズル(N′)を示す部分
断面図であり、下部炉心板(4)に設けられた流水孔
(7)より流入した大部分の冷却水は、図示の如く下部
ノズル(N)に設けられた流水孔(2)を通過して燃料
集合体内へ至る。下部炉心板流水孔(7)と下部ノズル
流水孔(2)の冷却水流路有効断面積は、ほぼ同じか、
下部炉心板流水孔(7)がやや大きく(〜10%)とら
れている。これに対して、各集合体間−具体的には下部
ノズル同士の間隙に占める流路有効断面積は、下部ノズ
ル流水孔有効断面積の5%以下にすぎない。しかも、そ
のギャップは2mm以下であり、近傍下部ノズル流水孔
の流体力学的等価ギャップの1/2以下である。従っ
て、上記下部ノズルの間隙(ギャップ)へ流れ込む流量
は極めて少ないと言えるが、それでも存在する。また、
図3に示すように、隣接する燃料集合体を傷つけないよ
うにするため、前述のようにかなり大きな面取り(6)
が必要であり、想定以上に流れ易くなっている。そし
て、異物の流入を防ぐために下部ノズルの流水孔(2)
を小さくすると、等価ギャップが小さくなり、下部ノズ
ル(N′)間へ流れ込む量(9)が必然的に多くなる。
By the way, FIG. 4 shows a situation in which the fuel assembly is installed on the core plate. Four lower core plate water flow holes (below the lower nozzle (N) of the lower core plate (4) are shown. 7)
Is provided. And FIG. 3 shows the lower core plate (4).
FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view showing two conventional lower nozzles (N ′) installed in the lower core plate (4), and most of the cooling water flowing in from the water holes (7) provided in the lower core plate (4) is as shown in the figure. It passes through a water flow hole (2) provided in the lower nozzle (N) and reaches the fuel assembly. The effective water flow passages of the lower core plate water flow hole (7) and the lower nozzle water flow hole (2) are almost the same,
The lower core plate water flow hole (7) is set to be slightly large (~ 10%). On the other hand, the effective cross-sectional area of the flow path occupied between the aggregates, specifically, the gap between the lower nozzles is only 5% or less of the effective cross-sectional area of the lower nozzle water hole. Moreover, the gap is 2 mm or less, which is 1/2 or less of the hydrodynamic equivalent gap of the nearby lower nozzle water flow hole. Therefore, although it can be said that the flow rate into the gap of the lower nozzle is extremely small, it still exists. Also,
As shown in FIG. 3, in order to prevent damage to the adjacent fuel assemblies, a large chamfer (6) as described above is performed.
Is required, and it is easier to flow than expected. And the water flow hole (2) of the lower nozzle to prevent the inflow of foreign matter.
The smaller the gap, the smaller the equivalent gap, and the larger the amount (9) of flowing into the lower nozzles (N ').

【0011】一方、下部炉心板(4)を通過する冷却水
速度は数m/secに達し、下部炉心板(4)上面から
下部ノズル(N)下面までの寸法数cm〜数十cmに比
較して、充分大きく、冷却水流にのった異物は直接下部
ノズル下面に到達するものと考えられる。従って、異物
が下部ノズル同士の間隙(ギャップ)へ入るためには、
流れ(9)又は(10)にのる必要がある。即ち、この
冷却水の流れ(9)(10)を阻止するためには、図
1,図2に示すように、凸条(8)を下部ノズルプレー
ト(3)の外周部から垂下させる本発明の構成が有効で
ある。なお、この凸条(8)の高さ(h)については、
次のように考えることができる。 (1)凸条(8)の高さ(h)の決め方 基本的に、下部ノズル同士の間隙へ流れ込む流量を抑え
るような燃料集合体の設計を基本とする。図2におい
て、冷却水の軸方向の流れを v1 ,径方向の流れを v2
とすると、上記凸条(8)によって異物が捕捉されるに
は、下記の数式1が設定される。なお、(L)は、凸条
(8)の内面から、該内面に最も近い下部炉心板(4)
の流水孔(7)端縁部までの距離、(H)は下部ノズル
プレート(3)下面から下部炉心板(4)上面までの距
離を夫々示す。
On the other hand, the cooling water velocity passing through the lower core plate (4) reaches several m / sec, and the dimension from the upper surface of the lower core plate (4) to the lower surface of the lower nozzle (N) is several cm to several tens of cm. Then, it is considered that the foreign matter, which is sufficiently large and is on the cooling water flow, directly reaches the lower surface of the lower nozzle. Therefore, in order for foreign matter to enter the gap between the lower nozzles,
It is necessary to ride on stream (9) or (10). That is, in order to prevent the flow (9) (10) of this cooling water, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ridge (8) is hung from the outer peripheral portion of the lower nozzle plate (3). The configuration of is effective. In addition, about the height (h) of this ridge (8),
It can be thought of as follows. (1) How to determine the height (h) of the ridges (8) Basically, the fuel assembly is designed so as to suppress the flow rate flowing into the gap between the lower nozzles. In Fig. 2, the axial flow of cooling water is v 1 , and the radial flow is v 2
Then, in order to capture the foreign matter by the ridge (8), the following formula 1 is set. In addition, (L) is from the inner surface of the ridge (8) to the lower core plate (4) closest to the inner surface.
And (H) show the distance from the lower surface of the lower nozzle plate (3) to the upper surface of the lower core plate (4), respectively.

【0012】[0012]

【数1】 [Equation 1]

【0013】一方、炉心では燃料集合体を有効に冷却す
るために、 v1 ≧ v2 、即ち v1 /v2 ≧1と設定して
いる。従って、前記凸条(8)の高さは、該凸条(8)
の先端から下部炉心板(4)上面にかけての距離(H−
h)によって決定されるものであり、H−h≦Lという
条件を満たせばより好適である。他方、下部ノズル流水
孔(2)との関係からも上記凸条(8)の高さ(h)を
求めることも可能である。即ち、下部ノズル(N)同士
の間隙(ギャップ)と、それに隣接する下部ノズル流水
孔(2)の流体力学的等価ギャップ幅の比を、下記数式
2とすると、 以下余白
On the other hand, in the core, in order to effectively cool the fuel assembly, v 1 ≧ v 2 , that is, v 1 / v 2 ≧ 1 is set. Therefore, the height of the ridge (8) is
From the tip of the lower core to the upper surface of the lower core plate (4) (H-
h), and it is more preferable if the condition of H−h ≦ L is satisfied. On the other hand, the height (h) of the ridge (8) can also be obtained from the relationship with the lower nozzle water flow hole (2). That is, if the ratio of the gap between the lower nozzles (N) and the hydrodynamic equivalent gap width of the lower nozzle water flow hole (2) adjacent thereto is expressed by the following formula 2,

【0014】[0014]

【数2】 [Equation 2]

【0015】流速比の最大は( v1 / v2 )max ≒nと
なり、∴ v1 / v2 ≦nとなる。従って、前記した数式
1より、次式数式3がでてくる。
The maximum flow velocity ratio is (v 1 / v 2 ) max ≈n, and ∴v 1 / v 2 ≤n. Therefore, the following expression (3) is obtained from the above expression (1).

【0016】[0016]

【数3】 [Equation 3]

【0017】なお、ここで通常Hは約40mm前後、L
は20〜30mm前後であり、また、1≦n≦2であ
る。従って、Hが小さくLが大きいときには、h≦0と
なり、凸条(8)は机上では必要なくなるが、この場合
には、前記した数式1を優先させて、異物が乗り越えら
れない程度の10数mm以上の凸条(8)が実質的には
必要である。ここで、前出の式、即ち、H−h≦Lとい
う条件下に、実施例を作成してみた。下部ノズルのプレ
ート(3)下面から下部炉心板(4)上面までの距離
(H)が40mmで、凸条(8)内面から該内面に最も
近接する下部炉心板の流水孔(7)端縁部までの距離
(L)が25mmとした場合、これを上記式H−h≦L
にあてはめると、 40−h≦25 ∴h≧15 従って、凸条(8)の高さは15mm以上で、この例で
は20mmとした。次に、本発明の実験例をさらに記
す。
Here, normally, H is about 40 mm and L
Is about 20 to 30 mm, and 1 ≦ n ≦ 2. Therefore, when H is small and L is large, h ≦ 0, and the ridge (8) is no longer necessary on the desk. In this case, the numerical formula 1 described above is given priority and 10 A ridge (8) of mm or more is substantially required. Here, an example was created under the above-mentioned formula, that is, under the condition of H−h ≦ L. The distance (H) from the lower surface of the plate (3) of the lower nozzle to the upper surface of the lower core plate (4) is 40 mm, and the edge of the water hole (7) of the lower core plate closest to the inner surface of the ridge (8) When the distance (L) to the part is 25 mm, this is expressed by the above formula H−h ≦ L.
Then, the height of the ridge (8) is 15 mm or more, and in this example, it is 20 mm. Next, an experimental example of the present invention will be further described.

【0018】〈実験例〉15×15PWR型の模擬燃料
集合体を用い、透過装置付き流水試験槽での実験を行っ
た。試料Aは、図5に示すような通常型の従来の下部ノ
ズルを有するもので、最外周流水孔径は約10mmであ
り、等価ギャップは約4mmである。一方、試料Bは、
図1に示す如く、試料Aのノズル下面の周辺部にh=20
mmの高さの凸条(8)を設けたものである。そして、こ
れらの試料A・Bを、夫々隣合う集合体下部ノズルとの
ギャップを2mmとして図2または図3に示す如く設置
し、厚さ0.5 mm、幅3mm、長さ5mmの金属片を流
水に流し込んだところ、試料Aでは下部ノズル下面より
下部ノズルギャップ間にまわり込むものが認められた
が、試料Bでは金属片は全て下部ノズル流水孔へ流れ込
んだ。なお、上記各試料A・Bにおける、炉心板流水孔
端縁部と凸条の内面との距離(L)は25mm、下部ノ
ズルプレート下面から炉心板上面までの距離(H)は4
0mmであった。
<Experimental example> An experiment was conducted in a running water test tank equipped with a permeation device, using a 15 × 15 PWR type simulated fuel assembly. Sample A has a conventional conventional lower nozzle as shown in FIG. 5, the outermost peripheral water hole diameter is about 10 mm, and the equivalent gap is about 4 mm. On the other hand, sample B is
As shown in FIG. 1, h = 20 around the lower surface of the sample A nozzle.
A ridge (8) having a height of mm is provided. Then, these samples A and B were installed as shown in FIG. 2 or 3 with a gap between the adjacent lower nozzles of the assembly being 2 mm, and a metal piece having a thickness of 0.5 mm, a width of 3 mm and a length of 5 mm was run. As a result, in Sample A, it was observed that the sample A wraps around the lower nozzle lower surface from the lower nozzle gap to the lower nozzle gap, but in Sample B, all metal pieces flow into the lower nozzle water hole. In each of the samples A and B, the distance (L) between the edge of the core plate water flow hole and the inner surface of the ridge is 25 mm, and the distance (H) from the lower surface of the lower nozzle plate to the upper surface of the core plate is 4
It was 0 mm.

【0019】以上、本発明の実施例を説明したが、凸条
(8)を炉心板上面いっぱいまで延ばし、凸条(8)先
端と炉心板(4)上面との間を隙間なく設けることも考
えられる。しかし、下部炉心板(4)では、熱による歪
が生じることから、上記の如く隙間をなくすとノズルの
直立姿勢に支障が生じることがあり、凸条(8)先端と
下部炉心体(4)上面との間は、やはり少なくとも1〜
2mmの間隙は必要である。
Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, it is also possible to extend the ridge (8) to the full upper surface of the core plate and provide a gap between the tip of the ridge (8) and the upper surface of the core plate (4) without a gap. Conceivable. However, in the lower core plate (4), distortion due to heat is generated. Therefore, if the gap is eliminated as described above, the upright posture of the nozzle may be hindered, and the tip of the ridge (8) and the lower core body (4) may be disturbed. Between the upper surface and at least 1
A gap of 2 mm is needed.

【0020】[0020]

【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明の燃料集合
体下部ノズルは、多数の流水孔を有するプレートを、脚
部により下部炉心板との間に一定間隔を設けて支持せし
めた下部ノズルにおいて、上記下部炉心板との間に所定
の距離を有して垂下する凸条を、上記プレート外周部に
周設せしめたものであり、ノズルのプレート外周に所定
高さの凸条を形成することにより、従来ノズルの脚部間
を通り外部へ流出していた冷却水を、該ノズル内に留め
ると共に、この冷却水を上記プレートの流水孔を通し上
方へ循環させることが可能で、ほぼ全部の冷却水中の異
物を上記下部ノズルにて捕捉せしめるとの顕著な効果を
奏するものである。
As described above, the fuel assembly lower nozzle of the present invention is a lower nozzle in which a plate having a large number of water flow holes is supported by legs at a fixed distance from the lower core plate. In the above, a ridge hanging down with a predetermined distance from the lower core plate is provided around the plate outer peripheral portion, and a ridge having a predetermined height is formed on the plate outer periphery of the nozzle. As a result, it is possible to retain the cooling water that has conventionally flown out between the legs of the nozzle to the outside and to circulate the cooling water upward through the water flow holes of the plate, and almost all That is, a remarkable effect is obtained in that the foreign matter in the cooling water is captured by the lower nozzle.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】本発明実施例の下部ノズルを示す斜視図であ
る。
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a lower nozzle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】下部炉心板に設置した2体の実施例下部ノズル
を示す部分断面図である。
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing two example lower nozzles installed on the lower core plate.

【図3】下部炉心板に設置した2体の従来例下部ノズル
を示す部分断面図である。
FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view showing two conventional lower nozzles installed on the lower core plate.

【図4】下部炉心板流水孔と下部ノズルの位置関係を示
す説明図である。
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a positional relationship between a lower core plate water flow hole and a lower nozzle.

【図5】従来の下部ノズルを示す斜視図である。FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional lower nozzle.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

(1) シンブル管用穴 (2) 下部ノズル流水孔 (3) プレート (4) 下部炉心板 (5) 脚部 (6) 面取り (7) 炉心板流水孔 (8) 凸条 (9) 冷却水の流れ (10)冷却水の流れ (1) Hole for thimble pipe (2) Lower nozzle water flow hole (3) Plate (4) Lower core plate (5) Leg (6) Chamfer (7) Core plate water flow hole (8) Ridge (9) Cooling water Flow (10) Cooling water flow

Claims (2)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 多数の流水孔を有するプレートと、該プ
レートから垂下し、下部炉心板との間に一定の間隔を設
けて上記プレートを支持せしめる複数の脚部とを備えた
燃料集合体の下部ノズルにおいて、上記下部炉心板との
間に所定の距離を有して垂下する凸条を、上記プレート
外周部に周設せしめたことを特徴とするPWR燃料集合
体の下部ノズル。
1. A fuel assembly comprising: a plate having a large number of water flow holes; and a plurality of legs that hang from the plate and support the plate by providing a constant space between the plate and the lower core plate. A lower nozzle for a PWR fuel assembly, wherein a ridge that hangs down from the lower core plate at a predetermined distance is provided around the outer peripheral portion of the plate in the lower nozzle.
【請求項2】 上記凸条の先端から下部炉心板上面にか
けての距離(H−h)を、凸条内面から、該内面に最も
近い下部炉心板の流水孔端縁部までの距離(L)以下に
設けた請求項1記載のPWR燃料集合体の下部ノズル。
2. The distance (H-h) from the tip of the ridge to the upper surface of the lower core plate is the distance (L) from the inner surface of the ridge to the edge of the water flow hole of the lower core plate closest to the inner surface. The lower nozzle of the PWR fuel assembly according to claim 1, which is provided below.
JP4179064A 1992-06-11 1992-06-11 Lower nozzle for pwr fuel assembly Withdrawn JPH05341073A (en)

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