Characterising the dynamic seals used in absorber rod drive mechanisms in Indian FBR |
Kaushal, Nihal
(Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy)
Patri, Sudheer (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy) Kumar, R. Suresh (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy) Meikandamurthy, C. (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy) Sreedhar, B.K. (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy) Murugan, S. (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy) Raghupathy, S. (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy) |
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