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Apparatus and method for inspecting a control rod drive mechanism penetration tube for degradation

  • US 5,396,800 A
  • Filed: 03/17/1993
  • Issued: 03/14/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for inspecting a tubular member for degradation, the tubular member surrounding a rotatable sleeve, comprising:

  • (a) a support body adapted to be disposed in the sleeve;

    (b) securing means connected to said support body and adapted to engage the sleeve for securing said support body to the sleeve;

    (c) sensor means connected to said support body for sensing the degradation in the tubular member; and

    (d) rotation means connected to said support body for rotating said support body, whereby said support body, said securing means, said sensor means and the sleeve simultaneously rotate in the tubular member as said rotation means rotates said support body.

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