Evaluation of a hanging core support concept for LMR application

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5682155

Burelbach, J P; Cha, B K; Huebotter, P R; Kann, W J; Pan, Y C; Saiveau, J G; Seidensticker, R W; Wu, T S

The paper describes an innovative design concept for a liquid metal reactor (LMR) core support structure (CSS). A hanging core support structure is described and analyzed. The design offers inherent safety features, constructability advantages, and potential cost reductions. Some safety considerations are examined which include the in-service inspection (ISI), the backup support system and the structural behavior in a hypothetical case of a broken beam in the core support structure.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31-109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5682155
• Report Number(s): CONF-850410-42; ON: DE85012116
• Resource Relation: Conference: ANS/ENS fast reactor safety meeting, Knoxville, TN, USA, 21 Apr 1985; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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