INDUSTRIAL GROUP OF GAS CENTRIFUGES Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: separation of isotopes.

SUBSTANCE: proposed group of gas centrifuges is multi-tier structure containing columns 1, 2, 3, 4 with beams 5 and spans 6. Columns 1, 2, 3, 4 are provided with tiers of cantilevers 7 on which ends of frames 8 of units of gas centrifuges are mounted. At one end, spans 6 are movably mounted on beams 5 and are not fastened with columns 1 and 3. At other end, spans 6 are immovably secured on beams 5 of columns 2 and 4 by weld seams 10. At one end, frames 8 are movably mounted on cantilevers 7 of columns 1 and 3 and at other end frames 8 are immovably secured on cantilevers 7 of columns 2 and 4 by means of bolts 11. According to another version, both ends of frames 8 are movably mounted on cantilevers 7 and are secured on them by means of member which is elastic in horizontal plane which may be made in form of rubber bush secured on frame 8 fitted on rod secured on cantilever 7. Movable ends of frames 8 may be pressed to cantilevers 7 by means of member which is elastic in vertical plane, for example spiral or plate spring with nut fitted on rod secured on cantilever 7; this rod passes through hole in end of frame 8. Friction gaskets may be laid between cantilevers 7 and movable ends of frames 8. Movable ends of frames 8 of all tiers are secured on one column. Gas pipe lines 12 are secured on columns on which ends of frames 8 are immovably secured and are connected with gas routes 13 of units 9 by means of elastic hoses.

EFFECT: enhanced structural reliability.

11 cl, 10 dwg