FINAL DESIGN REPORT, DR-1 GAS LOOP
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4059733
The DR-1 Gas Loop is an in-reactor test facility that was designed. built. and is now operating in a Hanford production reactor. The facility is devoted to tests of fuel elements and materials of interest in the gas-cooled reactor program. The facility operates with either helium or nitrogcn as coolant at a maximum pressure of 215 psig. Fuel element powers of 50 kw can be accommodated. Gas flow rates of 450 lb/hr helium or 2000 lb/hr nitrogen can be delivered with test specimen pressure drops of four psi and 10 psi. respectively, at the flow rates. Specimen outlet gas temperatures of 1250 deg F can be accommodated; under some circumstances, higher temperatures are permissible. For the most part, the loop was designed within existing technology. However, the compressors are unique, using gas-lubricated bearings. This feature eliminates lubricant contamination and rotating gas seals. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(45-1)-1350
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-020326
- OSTI ID:
- 4059733
- Report Number(s):
- HW-68773
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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