Plug-to-plug gas transfer system

DETAILED DESCRIPTION A system for conducting a fluid from one component to another component of a nuclear reactor wherein at least one such component is capable of movement relative to the other component.
The two components are arranged so that an annulus is defined between them.
A fluid conducting medium is associated with each component.
The fluid conducting medium of the first component conducts the fluid to the annulus while the conducting medium of the second component conducts the fluid away from the annulus.
The annulus not only allows the components to move relative to each other, but it also acts as a connecting linkage between the components without hindering the members' relative movement.
The system may employ several such annuli arranged in series.
It is an object of this invention to provide a system for conducting a fluid between rotatable components without the use of a mechanical connection.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a system for conducting a fluid between rotatable components wherein the annulus between the components is utilized as a passageway between the components.
It is a more particular object of this invention to provide a system for conducting a gas, without the use of tubing, between the two components of a nuclear reactor capable of relative movement.