NASA NTRS · 19860000278
Hydraulic Actuator for Ganged Control Rods
Abstract
Hydraulic actuator moves several nuclear-reactor control rods in unison. Electromagnetic pump pushes liquid lithium against ends of control rods, forcing them out of or into nuclear reactor. Color arrows show lithium flow for reactor startup and operation. Flow reversed for shutdown. Conceived for use aboard spacecraft, actuator principle applied to terrestrial hydraulic machinery involving motion of ganged rods.
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Thompson, D. C., Robey, R. M.. 1986-05-01. Hydraulic Actuator for Ganged Control Rods. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860000278
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