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OPERATING EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS OF TESTING THE FIRST APDA PROTOTYPE LIQUID METAL ONCE-THROUGH STEAM GENERATOR

Author
Jones, R. H.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1957.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1957.
Physical Description
microopaque : positive ; 8 x 13 cm
Additional Creators
Lempges, T. E., Williams, H. J., and Wooton, J.

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Summary
To aid in the development of a once-through steam generator to be used in a sodium-cooled nuclear reactor plant, a small-scale prototype model of the contemplated steam generator was fabricated and subjected to various testing programs. The prototype once-through steam generator, which consists of 7 falilength, 1/2-in. O.D. x 0.050-in. wall, single-wall tubes, was tested for a period of about 1 year to determine its steady-state characteristics and its transient behavior. One year of operation of the unit indicates the once-through steam generator to be entirely satisfactory. It has been subjected to, and successfully withstood, cycling conditions equivalent to a number of years of normal operation. It is interesting to note that, of the 25 unscheduled shut- downs that occurred during the year, none were the result of failure of liquid metal components or the once-through steam generator. The single-wall tube design was found to be entirely satisfactory. (auth)
Report Numbers
AECU-3700
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: AT(11-1)-476
NSA number: NSA-12-010534
OSTI Identifier 4335148
Research organization: Atomic Power Development Associates, Inc., Detroit.
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