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LMFBR with booster pump in pumping loop

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4055932
A loop coolant circulation system is described for a liquid metal fast breeder reactor (LMFBR) utilizing a low head, high specific speed booster pump in the hot leg of the coolant loop with the main pump located in the cold leg of the loop, thereby providing the advantages of operating the main pump in the hot leg with the reliability of cold leg pump operation.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-028057
Assignee:
to U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3912584; PAT-APPL-432,007.
OSTI ID:
4055932
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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