Production Facility Prototype Blower 1000 Hour Test Results IV
Long duration operations tests of the Aerzen GM 12.4 roots style blower in a closed loop configuration provides valuable data and lessons learned for long-term operation at the Mo-99 production facility. The blower was operated in a closed loop configuration with the flow conditions anticipated in plant operation with a Mo-100 target inline. The additional thermal energy generated from beam heating of the Mo-100 disks was not included in these tests. Twelve long duration 500 to 1000 hour tests have been completed since the first test was performed in January of 2016. All twelve long duration tests have proven successful in exposing preventable issues related to oil and helium leaks. All blower tests to this date have resulted in stable blower performance and consistency. A summary of the results for the end of the ninth test to the twelfth test is included in this report. Complete details for the previous tests are shown in the reports, Production Facility Prototype Blower 1000 Hour Test Results, II, and III.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Office of Material Management and Minimization
- DOE Contract Number:
- 89233218CNA000001
- OSTI ID:
- 1573980
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-19-31253
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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