G21C13/073

Integrated head package

The present disclosure provides an integrated head package for a nuclear power generation system, the integrated head package comprising a closure head, and a control rod drive mechanism housed within a shroud. The control rod drive mechanism comprises at least one drive rod extending through the closure head and having a coupling element for releasably coupling to a control rod assembly within a reactor core. The at least one drive rod is movable to a maintenance/refuelling position in which the at least one drive rod is uncoupled from the control rod assembly and at least partially retracted into the integrated head package. The integrated head package further comprises at least one engagement feature for securing the at least one drive rod in the maintenance/refuelling position.

Integrated head package

The present disclosure provides an integrated head package for a nuclear power generation system, the integrated head package comprising a closure head, and a control rod drive mechanism housed within a shroud. The control rod drive mechanism comprises at least one drive rod extending through the closure head and having a coupling element for releasably coupling to a control rod assembly within a reactor core. The at least one drive rod is movable to a maintenance/refuelling position in which the at least one drive rod is uncoupled from the control rod assembly and at least partially retracted into the integrated head package. The integrated head package further comprises at least one engagement feature for securing the at least one drive rod in the maintenance/refuelling position.