LEAK TESTS ON CALDER-TYPE REACTORS

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1960 · J. Brit. Nuclear Energy Conf.

OSTI ID:4085199

Smith, J K; Cheetham, J

The operation of the first reactors at Calder Hall revealed a significant leakage of carbon dioxide coolant. Tests have been carried out on subsequent reactors to establish the leakage rate and to trace and minimize this loss of coolant gas. The tests carried out on Calder reactors 3 and 4 and Chapelcross reactors 1 and 2 are discussed. The various methods used to determine the rate and to locate the origin of gas leaks are outlined. A number of conclusions were reached on design aspects, and several suggestions are made for improving gas tightness of future plants of a similar construction. (auth)

• Research Organization: Atomic Energy Authority
• NSA Number: NSA-15-010556
• OSTI ID: 4085199
• Journal Information: J. Brit. Nuclear Energy Conf., Journal Name: J. Brit. Nuclear Energy Conf. Vol. Vol: 6
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CARBON DIOXIDE
DETECTION
FAILURES
GAS COOLANT
LEAKS
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS